noun

tuan

Tuan (noun) means a small carnivorous marsupial native to Australia, also called the brush-tailed phascogale. Example: “The tuan is a nimble tree-climber that hunts insects at night.”

noun

A small carnivorous marsupial native to Australia, also called the brush-tailed phascogale.

"The tuan is a nimble tree-climber that hunts insects at night."

A respectful title meaning "lord" or "master," used historically in parts of Southeast Asia.

"The villagers addressed the visiting official as "tuan.""

How to use tuan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a small Australian marsupial or, in Malay/Indonesian usage, a respectful term meaning "sir" or "master."

Word forms

tuans plural, tuans plural

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The _____ is a nimble tree-climber that hunts insects at night.

Etymology

Borrowed from Wathaurong duwan.

Rhymes for tuan

Juan yuan duan ruan guan Luan Quan Kuan Sichuan gargantuan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tuan” mean?

The word “tuan” means a small carnivorous marsupial native to Australia, also called the brush-tailed phascogale. In plain terms, either a small Australian marsupial or, in Malay/Indonesian usage, a respectful term meaning "sir" or "master.".

How do you use “tuan” in a sentence?

Here is “tuan” used in a sentence: “The tuan is a nimble tree-climber that hunts insects at night.”

What part of speech is “tuan”?

“Tuan” is a noun.

How many meanings does “tuan” have?

“Tuan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small carnivorous marsupial native to Australia, also called the brush-tailed phascogale.