Pronunciations
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/xɛlm/
Pronunciation notes
- Jewish
Proper noun
A city in Poland, known for the Jewish stories about its (mythical) stupid residents.
- Examples
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The fool I am, the fool. A citizen of Chelm, an idiot, one of those characters my grandfather's legends are made of.
You are the quintessential Chelmsman, Art -- indeed, you are the prince of the Sages of Chelm.