Hiyang

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Imperial Meitei Hiyang dragon-watercrafts kept inside the Hijagang

English

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Etymology

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From Meitei words, "hi" (meaning "watercraft") and "yang" (meaning "fast")

Noun

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Hiyang (plural Hiyangs)

  1. A Meitei traditional race boat, especially of the royalties and nobles.
  2. (Hiyang Tannaba) A Meitei traditional form of boat race, especially as a ritualistic festive event.
  3. (Hiyang Athouba) A mythical creature, mentioned in Meitei folktales.