Lakh
लाख
LAHKH
Lakh (लाख) is a Sanskrit-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a unit of measurement equal to one hundred thousand. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer LAKH (4).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #691.
Meaning & usage
Lakh is a term commonly used in South Asia, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, to denote a quantity of one hundred thousand (100,000). It is often used in financial contexts, such as discussing currency or population figures. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word 'lakṣa', which means 'mark' or 'sign'.
In a sentence
The population of the city has increased by several lakh over the past decade.
Lakh as a crossword answer
Lakh is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A unit of measurement equal to one hundred thousand” (4)
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