"praya" meaning in English

See praya in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: prayas [plural]
Etymology: From Portuguese praya, obsolete form of praia (“beach”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|pt|praya}} Portuguese praya Head templates: {{en-noun}} praya (plural prayas)
  1. A promenade or drive located beside the seashore in Hong Kong.
    Sense id: en-praya-en-noun-ludqzfrc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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