topeng

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English

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Etymology

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From Indonesian topeng.

Noun

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topeng (countable and uncountable, plural topengs)

  1. (countable, uncountable) A dramatic form of Indonesian dance with masked, costumed performers who interpret traditional myths and fables.
  2. (countable) A performer of this dance.

Indonesian

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A man wearing a mask

Etymology

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From Malay topeng.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈto.pɛŋ]
  • Hyphenation: to‧pèng

Noun

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topeng or topèng

  1. mask, a cover, or partial cover, for the face,
    1. used for disguise or
    2. used for protection. (rare)
      Synonym: masker
  2. (figurative) mask; disguise; veil; pretence; concealment
    Synonym: kedok

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Malay

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Noun

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topeng (Jawi spelling توڤيڠ, plural topeng-topeng, informal 1st possessive topengku, 2nd possessive topengmu, 3rd possessive topengnya)

  1. mask.

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Descendants

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  • Indonesian: topeng
  • Min Nan: 多秉 (to-péng)

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