klong

[ klawng, klong ]

noun

1. (in Thailand) a canal.

klong

/ klɒŋ /

noun

1. a type of canal in Thailand

Word History and Origins

Origin of klong¹

First recorded in 1895–1900, klong is from the Thai word khlɔ:ng canal, watercourse

Word History and Origins

Origin of klong¹

from Thai

Example Sentences

It was built early in the fourteenth century and was consecrated to P Klong Garai.

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Sometimes the rites require that for the first interment the "klong" of a man and a woman must be used together.

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The "klong" of a woman points to the west, that of a man to the east.

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Toward evening we entered the Mei-Klong, which we descended till we reached the sea-coast.

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