Miyam, Miyāṃ: 2 definitions

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Miyam means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Hindi dictionary

Miyāṃ (मियां):—(nm) a respectful address for a Mohammedan; husband; —[bīvī] husband and wife; -[miṭṭhū] a sweet-spoken person; a parrot; —[kī jūtī miyāṃ kī cāṃda, -kī jūtī miyāṃ ke sira] to beat somebody with his own stick; -[bīvī rājī to kyā karegā kājī] while two are locked in embrace, the third becomes an intruder; -[miṭṭhū bananā, apane muṃha] to indulge in self-praise, self-praise is no recommendation.

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary
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Nepali dictionary

Miyāṃ (मियां):—[=मियाँ] n. 1. a Muhammadan; 2. nozzle of a paddy;

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary
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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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