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Ai Lao
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'ailao
Vietnamese
Etymology
哀牢.
Always originally designated a state in Yunnan and Burma, which likely had no connection to Laos, it came to refer to the kingdom(s) of Lao people through vi lo ລາວ y.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
vi historical Ailao, an ancient state in modern-day Yunnan province (of China) and Burma
vi obsolete Laos
vi Laos Countries in Asia