noun
chandu
Chandu (noun) means Opium that has been prepared specifically for smoking. Example: “The old novel describes a smoky den where chandu was sold by the pipe.”
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Opium that has been prepared specifically for smoking.
"The old novel describes a smoky den where chandu was sold by the pipe."
How to use chandu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical term for smokable, prepared opium.
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Etymology
Likely related to the Malay word candu, meaning opium.
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What does “chandu” mean?
The word “chandu” means opium that has been prepared specifically for smoking. In plain terms, a historical term for smokable, prepared opium.
How do you use “chandu” in a sentence?
Here is “chandu” used in a sentence: “The old novel describes a smoky den where chandu was sold by the pipe.”
What part of speech is “chandu”?
“Chandu” is a noun.
Where does the word “chandu” come from?
The word “chandu” comes from Malay. Likely related to the Malay word candu, meaning opium.
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