Lethwei

English

Etymology

From Burmese လက်ဝှေ့ (lakhwe., “boxing”).

Noun

Lethwei (uncountable)

  1. (martial arts) A full-contact combat sport from Myanmar, allowing headbutts alongside punches, kicks, elbows, and knees.
    Synonym: Burmese boxing

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