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Etymology
A mistranslation of, from +. Apparently introduced before 1987 by Coleman et al. (see quotation below) who had an "inability to speak the local languages" and a "lack of training in anthropology".

Noun

 * 1) A male who has special role in Myanmar folk religion and behaves in a way usually associated with women.

Usage notes
The proper term in Burmese is. In Myanmar, these spirit mediums may be female or male, and may or may not be transgender or cross-dressing, although they do wear costumes during ceremonial rituals when channeling spirits called "nats" in Myanmar. Homosexuality is not necessarily implied with spirit mediumship.