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Definition of pahang

pahang

/pəˈhɑːŋ/
Pa · hang
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pahang Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large state in Malaysia, located on the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, renowned for its extensive tropical rainforests, national parks, and the mountainous Cameron Highlands.

Example

"During our tour of Southeast Asia, we spent several days exploring the dense tropical rainforests and highland tea plantations of Pahang."

• Rhymes for pahang

• Nearby Words

pagsanjan
pagsanjan falls
pah
pahang
pahang river
pail
pailful

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Malay word 'Pahang', which historically referred to the Pahang River and the ancient kingdom. It is believed to have originated either from the local mahang tree or from an ancient Khmer word for 'tin'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pahang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pahang
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