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Lao

noun

A member of a Buddhist people inhabiting the area of the Mekong River in Laos and Thailand and speaking the Lao language; related to the Thais. Synonym: Laotian.

The Tai language of a Buddhist people living in the area of the Mekong River in Thailand and Laos.

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Lao People's Democratic Republic

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"Lao" Quotes from Famous Books

... class compartment reserved for ladies he heard a low, tremulous voice exclaim, "Oh, if I could only make them understand that I'd give the world for a cup of tea!" George, if uncouth, was a practical man. His prompt voice rang out, "Qui hye, ek pyala chah lao!" Promptly came the refreshment-room khitmutghar, hurrying with the tea; and George, taking off his hat, begged to know whether he could be of any ...

— Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places • Archibald Forbes

Words linked to "Lao" : Asiatic, Asian, Tai