cham
noun
an archaic variant of khan.
cham
American
[kam]
/ kæm /
noun
Cham
1
British
/ tʃæm /
noun
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a member of a people of Indonesian stock living in Cambodia and central Vietnam
-
the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family
cham
2
British
/ kæm /
noun
Etymology
Origin of cham
C16: from French, from Persian khān; see khan 1
Example Sentences
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Or ban cuon without fish sauce for the nuoc cham to dip it into?
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2023
Serve with nuoc cham for drizzling and dipping.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2022
Plus, it's doused in a funky fish sauce vinaigrette inspired by nuoc cham, and topped with herbs and crunchy, salty peanuts galore, so you'll look forward to a burst of bright flavor in every bite.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2022
There’s also a full-dress rundown on homemade nuoc cham dipping sauces and a guide to ingredients.
From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2022
Stoke it in, boys! the half-cooked ham, The rich ragout and the charming cham.,
From Saltbush Bill, J. P. by Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton)
Justin Cham, then a 25-year deputy working in the Special Operations Division, pleaded not guilty in September and was released on his own recognizance, according to jail and court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2024
He was also scheduled to meet with members of Cambodia’s small Islamic community, almost all of whom belong to the Cham ethnic minority.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2023
There had been rumours the three - Mohamed, 13, Cham, 11, and Sahar, 6 - had survived, he added, appealing for information as he looked at family photos on his phone.
From Reuters ● Mar. 20, 2023
Isatou Cham was too distressed to talk about the death of her two-year-and-five-month-old son, Muhammed.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2022
When beggars came to the temple from down the mountain, Father Cham received them as if they were visiting nobles, feeding them and chatting with them for long hours.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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