English Explanatory Dictionary

Hiyang

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Meitei traditional race boat, especially of the royalties and nobles.
  2. A Meitei traditional form of boat race, especially as a ritualistic festive event.
  3. A mythical creature, mentioned in Meitei folktales.

Word forms

Hiyang Hiyangs

Etymology

From Meitei words, "hi" (meaning "watercraft") and "yang" (meaning "fast").

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