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Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Chinese 瓜 (MC kwae, “gourd; melon; squash”). Cognate with Bouyei gval (“gourd; pumpkin”).
Noun
gva (1957–1982 spelling gva)
- gourd; melon; squash
Derived terms
Etymology 2
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “From 鍋?”)
Noun
gva (Sawndip forms 鈲 or 瓜, 1957–1982 spelling gva)
- (dialectal) wok
- Synonyms: rek, cauq