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Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈand] (IPA)

Chand is a word commonly used in South Asian languages to refer to the moon. There are many synonyms for this term across different languages. In Hindi and Urdu, it is often referred to as chandrama, which is a combination of chand (moon) and rama (pleasing). In Tamil, it is known as thalaiyatti bommai, which translates to 'doll with a head.' This is because the shape of the moon can resemble the head of a doll. In Kannada, it is known as chandra or sasi, which means 'radiant' or 'bright' respectively. In Bengali, chand is synonymous with shundor, which means 'beautiful.' These synonyms reflect the varied cultural references and perceptions associated with the moon.
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In 1896 a French expedition under Captain MarChand was sent from the Congo in the direction of the Nile.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
From it are walled off, at the east end, the Port MarChand and the Vieille Darse, or town-docks, whence the steamers sail.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
Here Bach's principal rival was a French virtuoso, MarChand, who, an exile from Paris, had delighted the king by the lightness and brilliancy of his execution.
"The Great German Composers"
George T. Ferris

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