wangsa

Indonesian

/waŋ.sa/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncommon) dynasty
  • (obsolete) royalties
  • (obsolete) nation

Etymology

Inherited from Malay wangsa derived from Sanskrit वंश (offspring, lineage, collection, race, bamboo) derived from Proto-Indo-Iranian *wanćás (ceiling beam).

Origin

Proto-Indo-Iranian

*wanćás

Gloss

ceiling beam

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