This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Treated by MED as an atomic unit, and not mentioned by STEDT or Luce 1981. Doesn't really resemble any other national-status-language words in its vicinity, nor those in further-away languages. First syllable, က(ka.), is difficult to interpret, but could ညွတ်(nywat) be in the "droop" sense? Asparagus shoots are generally erect, but can droop, especially when cooked.”
