Word origins

• LaoA Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia.
• sinhA traditional tube skirt worn by Lao and Thai women, particularly northern Thai and northeastern Thai women.
• kipThe untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.
• BotenA town in Luang Namtha Province, Laos.
• kaipenA Laotian snack made from freshwater green algae.
• kheneA traditional musical instrument of Laos, being a type of bamboo mouth organ.
• larbA Laotian or Thai spicy salad with ground, chopped, or minced meat and vegetables.
• Luang NamthaA province in northern Laos.
• Luang PrabangA city in Luang Prabang Province, Laos; the former royal capital.
• ManivongA surname from Lao.
• padekA traditional thick Lao condiment made from pickled or fermented fish.
• ThammavongA surname from Lao.
• ThammavongsaA surname from Lao.
• VongphakdyA surname from Lao.
• XaisombounA province in central Laos.