miya

Definitions

1. A Japanese shrine.
   obsolete
2. The Miya people of Lower Assam, Republic of India.
3. A female given name from Japanese.
4. A language spoken in Bauchi State of Nigeria.

Examples

“In the great matsuris or religious festivals […] the Samurais' wives and families may be seen holding these festivals at the miyas where the harlots worship⟳ and mixing freely in the crowd amongst them.”

CEFR level