The term “lank” in literature functions both as a proper name and an evocative adjective. In epic translations of the Rámáyan, “Lanká” designates the fabled island and its royal settings, imbuing the narrative with an exotic, almost mythic grandeur—as seen when its fallen citadel is described or when its ruler commands men at its gate ([1], [2], [3]). In contrast, the adjective “lank” appears in modern prose and poetry to depict physical attributes such as elongated, lean features or thin, hanging elements. Authors employ it to paint vivid images of characters and creatures—for instance, describing horses with lank bodies that signal warning, or a man whose lank appearance underscores a gaunt aspect ([4], [5], [6], [7]). This dual usage enriches the literary texture, simultaneously evoking mystique in place names and suggesting a stark, almost spectral quality in character description.