nhonhonha

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Macanese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Shortened form of nhonha-nhonha, reduplication of nhonha. Compare Malay nyonya-nyonya.

Noun

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nhonhonha (singular nhonha)

  1. plural of nhonha: girls, women, ladies
    Coordinate term: nhunhum
    Nhonhonha canta.Girls sing.