Talaing

adj, name, noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Mon.

    "The Talaings in Burma, who retain the use of their own language and keep up their separate nationality , are found chiefly in the Thaton and Amherst districts. In Siam they are found chiefly on the Menam and Meklawng rivers, living in separate villages and maintaining their own customs."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Mon.

    "EINGSAUNG In the folk beliefs of the Burman and Talaing people of Burma, these nats are benevolent house guardians that dwell in the south corner of the home in a post decorated with leaves. They are propitiated with offerings of coconuts."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Mon.

Synonyms

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monmonpeguanpeguan

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"The Talaings in Burma, who retain the use of their own language and keep up their separate nationality , are found chiefly in the Thaton and Amherst districts. In Siam they are found chiefly on the Menam and Meklawng rivers, living in separate villages and maintaining their own customs."

Etymology

Borrowed from Burmese တလိုင်း (ta.luing:).

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