nhang
/ɲaːŋ˧˧/
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A low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub of the genus Elaeagnus, commonly cultivated as a ground cover or hedge for its fragrant flowers and edible fruit; also refers to the fruit of this plant.
People often plant nhang along garden borders to prevent soil erosion.
Etymology
The word originates from Old Vietnamese, derived from Proto-Vietic *ɲaːŋ, referring specifically to the Elaeagnus plant species native to Southeast Asia.
Translations
English
silverberry,elaeagnus,wild olive
简体中文
胡颓子,沙枣
繁體中文
胡頹子,沙棗
日本語
グミ,ナワシログミ
한국어
보리수나무
Deutsch
Ölweide,Silberdorn
Español
eleagnus,oliva silvestre
Português
eleagnus,oliva silvestre
Français
eléagne,olivier sauvage
Related Words
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