Preah Vihear

English

Etymology

From Khmer ព្រះវិហារ (prĕəh vihiə, “temple; sanctuary”)

Proper noun

Preah Vihear

  1. A province in northern Cambodia, bordering both Thailand and Laos
  2. A town in Cambodia which also serves as the capital of the province
  3. An ancient Hindu temple in the province, near the Thai border
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