An Aramaic noun for a chain or necklace, appearing exclusively in Daniel 5 in connection with the rewards promised and given to whoever can read the writing on the wall. The word hamnika is a loanword ultimately from Greek maniakes (a collar or torque), reflecting the cosmopolitan vocabulary of the Persian-period court. Belshazzar offers a gold chain (along with purple robes and the rank of third ruler) as the prize for interpreting the inscription. Spanish 'collar' and French 'collier' both highlight that this is a neck-chain -- a mark of royal favor rather than a mere ornament.