ngâu
[ŋəw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) various Aglaia species, such as Aglaia duperreana (ngâu ta) and Aglaia odorata (ngâu Tàu)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) cow (in the context of the “The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl” folktale)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) relating to (the beginning of) the seventh lunar month, when a sudden and brief shower falls; July shower
Common questions
What does “ngâu” mean?
(noun) various Aglaia species, such as Aglaia duperreana (ngâu ta) and Aglaia odorata (ngâu Tàu)
Is “ngâu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.