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Definition of uyung
uyung
/ˈuː.jʌŋ/
u · yung
Plural:uyungs
uyung Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
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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.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uyung. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uyung