Malai
มาลัย
From Thai มาลัย (Malai), "garland, wreath".
Meaning and origin
Malai names the strings of flowers, most often jasmine or marigold, that Thais thread together to hang as an offering, a welcome, or a mark of respect to elders and monks.
How to pronounce Malai
| Thai (Thailand) | mah-LAI /maː.lai/ |
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