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ມວຍ

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Lao

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit मव्यति (mavyati, “to bind”).[1] Cognate with Thai มวย (muai).

Pronunciation

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  • (Vientiane) IPA(key): [muːə̯j˧˥]
  • (Luang Prabang) IPA(key): [muːə̯j˩˨]
  • Hyphenation: ມວຍ
  • Rhymes: -uːə̯j

Noun

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ມວຍ • (muāi)

  1. boxing
  2. chignon
  3. bamboo basket for steaming rice

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.facebook.com/atthanij.pokkasap/posts/963297850398811
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