anchal
English
editEtymology 1
editNoun
editanchal (plural anchals)
- (Nepal) any administrative zone of Nepal
Etymology 2
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Noun
editanchal (countable and uncountable, plural anchals)
Adjective
editanchal (comparative more anchal, superlative most anchal)
Usage notes
edit- The term is borrowed from the local dialect in Travancore, but is still used locally by English speakers. It appeared for many years on all Travancore stamps and postboxes.