Kalank: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Kalank means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Ambiguity: Although Kalank has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Kalamka.

Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Kalank in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) blemish; stigma; slur, disgrace; —[ka tika] a blot, mark of disgrace; —[dhona] to wash off a stigma; —[lagana] to stigmatize, to cause a stigma to be attached with..—kalank (कलंक) is alternatively transliterated as Kalaṃka.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Kalank is another spelling for कलङ्क [kalaṅka].—n. 1. blemish; spot; mark; stain; 2. fault; the state of being accused; 3. stigma; obloquy; disrepute; calumny;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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