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has glosseng: Thanaka (; ) is a yellowish-white cosmetic paste made from ground bark. It is a distinctive feature of Myanmar (formerly Burma) seen commonly applied to the face and sometimes the arms of women and girls and to a lesser extent men and boys. The use of thanaka has also spread to neighboring countries including Thailand. The two most popular are Shwebo thanaka from Sagaing Division and Shinmadaung thanaka from Magwe Division. A more recent contender sold as a paste is Taunggyi Maukme thanaka from southern Shan State. Thanaka trees are perennials, and a tree must be at least 35 years old before it is considered mature enough to yield good-quality cuttings. Thanaka in its natural state is sold as small logs individually or in bundles, but nowadays also available as a paste or in powder form.
lexicalizationeng: thanaka
instance of(noun) a toiletry designed to beautify the body
cosmetic
Meaning
German
has glossdeu: Thanaka ist eine gelblich-weiße Paste aus einer fein geriebenen Baumrinde. In Myanmar wird sie von Kindern und Frauen in jedem Alter in das Gesicht gestrichen und wird salopp als birmanisches Make-up bezeichnet.
lexicalizationdeu: Thanaka
French
has glossfra: Le Thanaka (birman : သနပ္‌ခား, MLCTS=sa. nap hka:) est une pâte cosmétique blanc-jaune dorigine végétale couramment utilisée en Birmanie pour couvrir le visage et parfois les bras des femmes et des filles, et dans une moindre mesure des hommes et des garçons . Son usage remonterait à plus de 2000 ans. Il sest aussi diffusé dans les pays voisins, comme la Thaïlande . Ils ne sont pas coupés avant 35 ans.
lexicalizationfra: thanaka
Italian
has glossita: Il Thanaka (သနပ်ခါး) è una crema cosmetica di colore giallo-bianco, ed ottenuta dalla corteggia del legno di alcuni alberi, come il murraya o il limone.
lexicalizationita: thanaka
Dutch
has glossnld: Thanaka is een lichtgele stof die vrouwen en kinderen in Myanmar als bescherming tegen zonnebrand en als cosmetica op hun gezicht smeren.
lexicalizationnld: thanaka
Castilian
has glossspa: El thanaka es un cosmético de color amarillo claro que suelen aplicarse en la cara y el cuerpo la mayoría de los habitantes de Birmania. Lo utilizan tanto hombres como mujeres de todas las edades, incluidos los niños.
lexicalizationspa: thanaka
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