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Scope note
A type of ceramic roofing tile with a semi-circular (or greater) cross section. Usually used as a covering tile to prevent water from seeping between two rows of concave/gutter tiles (banwa 瓪瓦). Also written 㼧 (tong (lit. convex tile)).
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Accepted term: 25-Nov-2024