khaus

White Hmong

Etymology

From Proto-Hmong-Mien *khju̯ɛt (“itch(y), scratch(y)”). Cognate with Iu Mien sietv.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kʰau̯˩/

Adjective

khaus

  1. itchy

References

  • Ernest E. Heimbach, White Hmong - English Dictionary (1979, SEAP Publications)
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