shan

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Proper noun : A branch of the Tai language family : "Shan" refers to a group of closely related languages spoken primarily in Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), and in adjacent regions of China, Thailand, and Laos. It is a member of the larger Tai-Kadai language family. Usage Notes "Shan" is used as a proper noun to name this specific language group. It is often preceded by the definite ar...