English Explanatory Dictionary

Lao

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia.
  2. The official language of Laos that is closely related to Thai.
adj
  1. Of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the Lao people or their Kra-Dai Lao language.
name
  1. A barangay of Ormoc, Leyte, Philippines.

Pronunciation

/laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Lao.wav

Word forms

Lao Laos

Etymology

Borrowed from Lao ລາວ (lāo).

Synonyms

Laotian

Related words

Wiktionary’s coverage of Lao terms

Derived words

Lao coriander Laoland Laoness Lao PDR
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