Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A fresh-water fish of the family Ophiocephalidæ, Ophiocephalus striatus, found especially in swamps and grassy tanks in India. It attains a length of 3 feet or more.
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Examples
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This is called chena jungle, and is always the favourite resort of elephants and all wild animals, the impervious character of the bush forming a secure retreat.
The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon Samuel White Baker 1857
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This is called chena jungle, and is always the favourite resort of elephants and all wild animals, the impervious character of the bush forming a secure retreat.
The Rifle and The Hound in Ceylon Baker, Samuel W. 1854
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All Answers from KingFisher907 wrote 46 weeks 6 days ago del, was it the south fork of the chena?
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Yes | No | Report from 86Ram wrote 17 weeks 3 days ago meant chena not chitna
Fly Fishing with Mr. 2009
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Yes | No | Report from 86Ram wrote 17 weeks 3 days ago meant chena not chitna
Fly Fishing with Mr. 2009
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All submitted answers are subject to the rules set forth in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. from KingFisher907 wrote 46 weeks 6 days ago del, was it the south fork of the chena?
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I thought it was chena that itches the throat and not chembu.
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By this time grand-aunt joins us, giving us a tour of the backyard pointing to the drumsticks, curry leaves, chillies, cheera or amaranth leaves, marachini or tapioca, chena or yam, chembu or colocassia, tamarind….. there is enough growing to make a lovely lunch!
Archive 2008-06-01 Jyothsna 2008
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By this time grand-aunt joins us, giving us a tour of the backyard pointing to the drumsticks, curry leaves, chillies, cheera or amaranth leaves, marachini or tapioca, chena or yam, chembu or colocassia, tamarind….. there is enough growing to make a lovely lunch!
Manga Perukku - A union of Mango and Coconut Jyothsna 2008
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I too have a bag of frozen hara chena and will definitely try one of ur recipes.
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