layung

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Indonesian

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Old Javanese layuṅ (dusk's light). Cognate with Sundanese layung.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /la.ˈjuŋ/

Noun

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layung

  1. the reddish yellow glow of the sky as the sun sets; afterglow
    • 1961, Goenawan Mohamad, Setajam Layung Senja:
      Setajam layung senja: Lorong-lorong ini pun juga
      As sharp as the evening's afterglow: These alleys too

References

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Sakizaya

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Etymology

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From Japanese ライオン (raion, lion).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /la.ˈjuŋ/, [la.ˈjuŋ]

Noun

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layung

  1. lion

Sundanese

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Old Javanese layuṅ (dusk's light). Cognate with Indonesian layung.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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layung

  1. afterglow

See also

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