หล่อ

Thai

Etymology

Cognate with Lao ຫຼໍ່ (lǭ), Shan လေႃႇ (làu), Ahom 𑜎𑜦𑜡 (lō).

Pronunciation

Orthographic		หล่อ h l ˋ ɒ
Phonemic		หฺล่อ h ̥ l ˋ ɒ
Romanization	Paiboon	lɔ̀ɔ
	Royal Institute	lo
(standard) IPA(key)		/lɔː˨˩/(R)

Verb

หล่อ • (lɔ̀ɔ) (abstract noun การหล่อ)

1. to cast: to form an object by pouring metal, plaster, etc, in a fluid state into a mold and letting it harden.
2. to place or keep anything in liquid in order to maintain its condition.
3. to apply an oily substance to anything in order to diminish friction.

Adjective

หล่อ • (lɔ̀ɔ) (abstract noun ความหล่อ)

1. (colloquial, used of a male or tomboy) handsome, attractive, good-looking, as if being a finely cast sculpture.