yuen
Yuen (noun) means a crowned or pileated gibbon, a small ape native to Southeast Asia. Example: “The reserve is home to a small population of yuen swinging through the canopy.”
How to use yuen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of gibbon, or a common Chinese surname.
Word forms
Yuens plural
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The reserve is home to a small population of _____ swinging through the canopy.
Etymology
Borrowed from Cantonese pronunciations of the surnames 袁 or 阮.
Rhymes for yuen
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What does “yuen” mean?
The word “yuen” means a crowned or pileated gibbon, a small ape native to Southeast Asia. In plain terms, a type of gibbon, or a common Chinese surname.
How do you use “yuen” in a sentence?
Here is “yuen” used in a sentence: “The reserve is home to a small population of yuen swinging through the canopy.”
What part of speech is “yuen”?
Depending on how it is used, “yuen” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “yuen” come from?
The word “yuen” comes from Cantonese. Borrowed from Cantonese pronunciations of the surnames 袁 or 阮.
How many meanings does “yuen” have?
“Yuen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a crowned or pileated gibbon, a small ape native to Southeast Asia.
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