Lao  (lou) 
n.
pl. Lao or Laos (louz)
A member of a Buddhist people inhabiting the area of the Mekong River in Laos and Thailand. The Tai language of the Lao.
adj. Of or relating to the Lao or their language or culture.
[Lao Láo, perhaps from láo, person (unattested sense), third person common-gender pronoun.] |
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
LAO
Laos (international vehicle ID) left anterior oblique [projection] limited attack options local area office local area operations
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) Lao for 1.