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Definition of thi lo su
thi lo su
thi lo su Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The largest and highest waterfall in Thailand, located in the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in Tak Province, renowned for its massive tiered cascades and surrounding pristine limestone forest.
Example
"During the peak of the rainy season, access to Thi Lo Su is heavily restricted to protect the surrounding wildlife sanctuary and ensure visitor safety."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Sgaw Karen language native to the border region of Myanmar and Thailand, where 'thi' means 'water' and 'lo su' translates to 'loud' or 'huge', referring to the roaring sound of the massive waterfall.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thi lo su. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thi lo su