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miang

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Malay

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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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

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miang

  1. Itchy sensation similar to psoriasis.

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