Luang Prabang

[ lwahng prah-bahng ]

/ ˈlwɑŋ prɑˈbɑŋ /

noun

Louangphrabang.

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Examples from the Web for luang prabang

He appears to have found little difficulty in resuming lay habits for he proceeded to chastise the people of Luang-Prabang.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot
Luang-Prabang is the terminus of navigation on the upper Me Kong and the centre of trade thereon.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 1|Various
Luang-Prabang was in the hands of the Siamese, who had also established posts at Stung-treng and elsewhere.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 4|Various

British Dictionary definitions for luang prabang

Luang Prabang

/ (luːˈæŋ prɑːˈbæŋ) /

noun

a market town in N Laos, on the Mekong River: residence of the monarch of Laos (1946–75). Pop: 26 400 (2003 est)

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