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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)
- Hairy structure on jelatang leave (Laportea) (that cause rash and itchiness on skin).
Adjective
miang
- Itchy sensation similar to psoriasis.
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