Etymology

yellow mai

Today it means: The Southeast Asian plant Ochna integerrima, yellow flower plants are often used to decorate on Tết. Full definition →

Vietnamese mai vàng
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  1. Vietnamese · calque ofmai vàng
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Partial calque of Vietnamese mai vàng.

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