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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laŋkaw.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /laŋˈkaw/ [l̪aŋˈkaʊ̯]
  • Hyphenation: lang‧kaw

Noun

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langkáw (Basahan spelling ᜎᜅ᜔ᜃᜏ᜔)

  1. stature, height
  2. tallness
    Antonym: baba

Derived terms

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *laŋkaw.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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langkáw (Baybayin spelling ᜎᜅ᜔ᜃᜏ᜔)

  1. elongated and thin (of legs or neck)