cồn

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Vietnamese[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Noun[edit]

cồn (𪣋, 𡑱, 𡑳, )

  1. sand dune
  2. sandy islet; cay
  3. (certain North Central Vietnam varieties) mountain

Etymology 2[edit]

Verb[edit]

cồn

  1. (of wave) to surge; to billow
  2. Synonym of cồn cào (to be disturbed; to be uneasy)

Etymology 3[edit]

From French alcool.

Noun[edit]

cồn

  1. alcohol; ethanol (when used as a fuel, disinfectant or solvent)
See also[edit]

Etymology 4[edit]

From French colle.

Noun[edit]

cồn

  1. paste; gum