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khene

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /kɛːn/
  • rhymes with -ɛːn

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noun

Meaning 1

A traditional musical instrument of Laos, being a type of bamboo mouth organ.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Lao ແຄນ (khǣn).

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: khên — traditional musical instrument of Laos
  • German: Khaen — traditional musical instrument of Laos
  • Isan: แคน (kɛ́ɛn) — traditional musical instrument of Laos
  • Khmer: គែន (kɛɛn) — traditional musical instrument of Laos
  • Lao: ແຄນ (khǣn) — traditional musical instrument of Laos
  • Lithuanian: khena — traditional musical instrument of Laos
  • Polish: khaen — traditional musical instrument of Laos
  • Thai: แคน (kɛɛn) — traditional musical instrument of Laos