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Definition of uyung

uyung

/ˈuː.jʌŋ/
u · yung
Plural:uyungs
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uyung Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A type of bamboo or woody grass native to Southeast Asia, traditionally harvested for use in local construction, scaffolding, and the weaving of durable baskets or mats.

Example

"The indigenous artisans harvested mature uyung from the dense forest to craft the sturdy frames of their traditional carrying baskets."

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• Nearby Words

uvularia
uxbridge
uyo
uyung
uyung river
uzbek
uzbekistan

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Austronesian languages of Southeast Asia, where it originally denotes a type of local woody grass, bamboo, or timber used in traditional crafts and construction.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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