Thingyan

English

/ˈθɪndʒɑːn/

proper noun
Definitions
  • The Burmese New Year festival, celebrated from 13 to 16 April.

Etymology

Borrowed from Burmese သင်္ကြန် (Thingyan) derived from Sanskrit संक्रान्ति (passage of the sun from one celestial position to another).

Origin

Sanskrit

संक्रान्ति

Gloss

passage of the sun from one celestial position to another

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