Hiyang

See also: hiyang

English

Etymology

From Meitei words, "hi" (meaning "watercraft") and "yang" (meaning "fast").

Noun

Hiyang (plural Hiyangs)

  1. A Meitei traditional race boat, especially of the royalties and nobles.
  2. (Hiyang Tannaba) A Meitei traditional form of boat race, especially as a ritualistic festive event.
  3. (Hiyang Athouba) A mythical creature, mentioned in Meitei folktales.
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