Etymology

Muay Thai

Today it means: A sport practiced in Thailand which is similar to boxing but also allows strikes with the shins, feet, elbows, and knees. Full definition →

Thai มวยไทย
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  1. Thai · derived fromมวยไทย“Thai boxing”
  2. English todayMuay Thai

From Thai มวยไทย (muai-tai, “Thai boxing”).

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