Shankh: 2 definitions

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Shankh 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 Shankh has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word .

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Hindi dictionary

Shankh in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a conch, conchshell; a number equal to a thousand billion or 10,00,000 crores; ~[khamaya] conchiferous; ~[khakara] conchate; ~[khabha] conchoid; ~[kha-dhvani/nada] blowing of a conch-shell signifying commencement of battle; ~[kha bajana] to rejoice; to go about announcing one’s achievements; ~[kha phumkana] to make a declaration of war; to arouse/awaken..—shankh (शंख) is alternatively transliterated as Śaṃkha.

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary
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Nepali dictionary

Shankh is another spelling for शङ्ख [śaṅkha].—n. 1. a conch-shell; a shell; 2. a hundred billions;

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary
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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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