Spanish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English chunk.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃonke/ [ˈt͡ʃõŋ.ke]
  • Rhymes: -onke
  • Syllabification: chon‧que

Noun

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chonque m (plural chonques)

  1. (New Mexico) chunk, piece
    Synonyms: pedazo, trozo

References

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  • Rubén Cobos (2003) A Dictionary of New Mexico & Southern Colorado Spanish[1], Museum of New Mexico Press, →ISBN