ngaeuz

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Etymology

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From Proto-Tai *ŋawᴬ (shadow; reflection). Cognate with Thai เงา (ngao), Lao ເງົາ (ngao), Tai Dam ꪹꪉꪱ, ᦇᧁ (ngaw), Shan ငဝ်း (ngáo), Tai Nüa ᥒᥝᥰ (ngäw), Tày ngàu, Bouyei ngauz, Ahom 𑜂𑜧 (ṅaw).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ngaeuz (Sawndip form 𰐦, 1957–1982 spelling ŋəuƨ)

  1. shadow

Adjective

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ngaeuz (Sawndip forms or 𰍁 or 𣼱 or 𩀍 or 𮂭 or ⿰身吾 or or or or ⿰光偶, 1957–1982 spelling ŋəuƨ)

  1. smooth; glossy