anchal

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English

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Etymology 1

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From Nepali अञ्चल (añcal).

Noun

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anchal (plural anchals)

  1. (Nepal) any administrative zone of Nepal

Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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anchal (countable and uncountable, plural anchals)

  1. (India, Travancore) Post; postage

Adjective

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anchal (comparative more anchal, superlative most anchal)

  1. Postal.

Usage notes

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  • 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.