nengz

Zhuang

Etymology

From Proto-Tai *m.leːŋᴬ (“insect”). Cognate with Thai แมลง (má-lɛɛng), Tai Nüa ᥛᥦᥒᥰ (mäeng).

Pronunciation

Noun

nengz (1957–1982 spelling neŋƨ)

  1. winged insect
  2. germ; pathogen

Derived terms

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