miang

Malay

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *amiaŋ (“any plant with hairs that sting or cause itchiness”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /miaŋ/, /mijaŋ/
• Rhymes: -iaŋ, -jaŋ, -aŋ

Noun

miang (plural miang-miang, informal 1st possessive miangku, 2nd possessive miangmu, 3rd possessive miangnya)

1. Hairy structure on jelatang leave (Laportea) (that cause rash and itchiness on skin).

Adjective

miang

1. Itchy sensation similar to psoriasis.

Derived terms

• miang gatal
• miang jelatang

Further reading

• “miang” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.