trảu

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [t͡ɕaw˧˩]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [ʈaw˧˨]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [ʈa(ː)w˨˩˦]

Etymology 1

Noun

(classifier cây) trảu • (枛, 爪)

1. Alternative form of trẩu (“mu oil tree”)

Etymology 2

Noun

trảu

1. Short for chim trảu (“bee-eater”).

Usage notes

• This term, as far as attestation goes, cannot be used alone.