ด้วง
See also: ดวง
Thai
Etymology
From Proto-Tai *ɗuəŋᶜ (“coconut grub”). Cognate with Lao ດ້ວງ (dūang). Compare Vietnamese đuông.
Pronunciation
Orthographic/Phonemic | ด้วง ɗ ˆ w ŋ | |
Romanization | Paiboon | dûuang |
Royal Institute | duang | |
(standard) IPA(key) | /dua̯ŋ˥˩/(R) |
Noun
ด้วง • (dûuang)
- beetle, weevil.
- caterpillar, pupa, grub, worm, chrysalis.
- a wooden animal trap, wooden snare.
- a type of confection.
Derived terms
- ซอด้วง (sɔɔ-dûuang)