Definition of "panch" []

• Alternative form of paunch. (noun)

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• "Thomas Kelly A group of sadhus engage in an austerity called the panch-agni-tapasya, or five fire practice, in which pieces of burning cow dung are placed around the Sadhu as he meditates or performs hatha yoga."
• "In Hindi, the drink was called panch, and meant to be made with the five following ingredients: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices."
• "After making the sauce, I thought both potatoes and chickpeas sounded good, so on a whim I made a potato with panch phoron side dish -- but next time I would do 2 things differently."