"khon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Thai โขน (kǒon). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|th|โขน}} Thai โขน (kǒon) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} khon (uncountable)
  1. A Thai form of dance with music and narration. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-khon-en-noun-BQpOWO4H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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