miang

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Malay

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

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

miang

  1. Itchy sensation similar to psoriasis.

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