phai

See also: phải, phái, and phài

English

Etymology

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Noun

phai (plural phais)

  1. (falconry) A ring of nooses with bait in the center, for trapping hawks.
    Alternative form: phai trap
    Synonym: padam

Further reading

  • David M. Bird, Keith L. Bildstein, editors (2007) [1987], “Capture Techniques”, in Raptor Research and Management Techniques[1], 2nd edition, Raptor Research Foundation, page 202

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

Verb

phai • (, , 󱢍)

  1. (of colours) to fade

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