First Known Use: 1794
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Panchen Lama
noun Pan·chen Lama \ˈpän-chən-\
Definition of PANCHEN LAMA
: the lama who is the chief spiritual adviser of the Dalai Lama
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Origin of PANCHEN LAMA
Panchen from Chinese (Beijing) bānchán
Rhymes with PANCHEN LAMA
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