vâm
[vəm˧˧]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(noun) elephant
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con hùm kiêng gọi là ông ba mươi, con rắn kiêng gọi là ông lốt, con voi kiêng gọi là ông vâm.As a form of avoidance, the tiger is called Sir Thirtieth [Night], the snake is called Sir Slough, the elephant is called Sir Oliphant.
Nhưng khỏe như con vâm, đưa khuỷu ra, ngài gạt vợ ngã lăn, và nắm chặt lấy hai cổ tay.Yet being strong as an oliphant, he stuck out his elbow, shoved his wife down rolling, and held both of her wrists tightly.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “vâm” mean?
(noun) elephant
Is “vâm” formal or informal?
vâm is generally formal.