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โขน kho:hnR |
Royal Institute - 1982 | ||||||||||
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pronunciation guide | |
Phonemic Thai | โขน |
IPA | kʰǒːn |
Royal Thai General System | khon |
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definition | the Thai classical drama, "khon" in which silent dancers wearing masks portray the Ramayana epic | ||
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examples | หัวโขน | huaaR kho:hnR | mask worn by a dancer in the Thai classical dance and drama form, "kohn" |
หัวโขน | huaaR kho:hnR | [is] working or occupying a high government or social position | |
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