khone
khone Lexical Profile
• noun
A major waterfall system located on the Mekong River in Champasak Province, southern Laos, renowned for being the widest waterfall in the world.
"During our expedition through Southeast Asia, we stood in awe of the sheer volume of water rushing over the Khone Falls."
An alternative spelling of Khon, a traditional Thai masked dance drama featuring elaborate costumes and classical narratives based on the Ramakien epic.
"The performers of the Khone wore beautifully crafted, gilded masks to depict legendary figures and demons."
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost universally capitalized as a proper noun in English texts. It primarily appears in the context of Southeast Asian geography (Khone Falls) or culture (an alternative spelling of the Thai dance 'Khon').
• Rhymes for khone
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Southeast Asian languages; as a geographic name, it comes from Lao to denote the islands and falls in southern Laos, while as a cultural term, it is an alternative transliteration of the Thai word 'khon' (a classical dance).