topeng

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Etymology

From Indonesian topeng.

Noun

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

A man wearing a mask

Etymology

From Malay topeng.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key):
  • Hyphenation: to‧pèng

Noun

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

Noun

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

  1. mask.

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Descendants

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

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