paes

Indonesian

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Javanese paès (bridal make-up and ornamentation; finery, ornamentation), from Old Javanese paes, payas, pahyas (ornaments, attire, finery, make-up; the woman who helps in dressing (making up)).

Pronunciation

Noun

paes (plural paes-paes)

  1. (cosmetics) make-up on the forehead and hair that forms a certain pattern, usually used by brides
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Madurese [Term?].

Pronunciation

Noun

paes (plural paes-paes)

  1. (cooking) a snack made from a mixture of rice, grated coconut and salt, wrapped in banana leaves like lontong, then steamed

Further reading

Lombard

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Late Latin pāgēnsis (inhabitant of a district), from Latin pāgus (village; district). Compare Catalan país, Italian paese, Portuguese país, Spanish país, Venetan pajès, Friulian paîs, Istriot and Piedmontese pais, Sicilian pajisi.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paˈeːs/, [paˈiːs] (Western)
  • IPA(key): /paˈeːs/, [paˈeːs] (Eastern)

Noun

paes m (plural paes)

  1. town, village
    Synonym: campagna
    Antonyms: citâ, centro
  2. country
    Synonyms: nazion, stat