nawong

Cebuano

Etymology

Compare Asi hawong and Waray-Waray nawong.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌnaˈwoŋ/ [ˌn̪aˈwoŋ]
  • Hyphenation: na‧wong

Noun

náwong (Badlit spelling ᜈᜏᜓᜅ᜔)

  1. face
    1. (anatomy) the human face
    2. (zoology) the analogous part of an animal
    3. (figuratively) one's facial appearance, image
    4. (figuratively) one's facial expression
    5. (figuratively) good reputation; dignity; prestige; face
    6. any surface; especially a front or outer one
    7. obverse (of a coin, medal, badge, etc.)

Quotations

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Synonyms

Derived terms

Waray-Waray

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /naˈwoŋ/, [naˈwuŋ]
  • Hyphenation: na‧wong

Noun

nawóng (anatomy)

  1. face
    Synonyms: kahimo, atubangan, bayhon
  2. cheek
    Synonym: aping
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