Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An obsolete or dialectal form of paunch.
  • noun Nautical, a thick strong mat, made by interlacing spun-yarn or strands of rope, and used in various places on a ship to prevent chafing. Also paunch, paunch-mat.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Naut.) See paunch.

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  • noun nautical Alternative form of paunch.

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Examples

  • Thomas Kelly A group of sadhus engage in an austerity called the panch-agni-tapasya, or five fire practice, in which pieces of burning cow dung are placed around the Sadhu as he meditates or performs hatha yoga.

    Understanding the Sadhu's Mysteries 2011

  • In Hindi, the drink was called panch, and meant to be made with the five following ingredients: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices.

    AskMen.com - HOME PAGE 2009

  • The only 2 Indian spice blends in my spice drawer, both made by me, are the panch phoron, which has a pretty strict ratio (equal amounts of fenugreek, cumin, nigella, black mustard seeds, and fennel seeds, if I remember right off the top of my head) and my garam masala, which I use when the recipe does not seem picky about a particular region's garam masala.

    Tried & True Goan Style Vindaloo Laura 2009

  • After making the sauce, I thought both potatoes and chickpeas sounded good, so on a whim I made a potato with panch phoron side dish -- but next time I would do 2 things differently.

    Archive 2009-04-01 Laura 2009

  • After making the sauce, I thought both potatoes and chickpeas sounded good, so on a whim I made a potato with panch phoron side dish -- but next time I would do 2 things differently.

    Pomegranate Chickpea Curry Laura 2009

  • I have to especially give her thanks for introducing me to panch phoron*, one of my current favorite spice blends.

    Archive 2008-03-01 Laura 2008

  • I made my panch phoron over the holidays, when I was making my traditional Indian holiday feast for the in-laws, and so I compromised, since on the one hand we love Indian food but on the other I cannot really say we have had much Bengali food.

    Tales of a Compulsive Food Thief: Pumpkin Dal with Yellow Split Peas and Red Lentils Served With Naan Laura 2008

  • I used panch phoron, a Bengali spice mix, to flavor the dal, which was also flavored by pumpkin and yogurt.

    Tales of a Compulsive Food Thief: Pumpkin Dal with Yellow Split Peas and Red Lentils Served With Naan Laura 2008

  • Add the ginger and garlic, and panch phoron, and lower the heat slightly.

    Archive 2008-03-01 Laura 2008

  • I always keep my panch phoron whole so it stays fresher and grind it right before using it if need be.

    Archive 2008-03-01 Laura 2008

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