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Hmong

Syllabification: (Hmong)
Pronunciation: /hmôNG/
Definition of Hmong

noun (plural same)

  • 1a member of a people living traditionally in isolated mountain villages throughout Southeast Asia. Large numbers have immigrated to the US. Also called Miao.
  • 2the language of the Hmong, occurring in a large number of highly distinct dialects.

adjective

  • relating to the Hmong or their language.

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