Bahasa Melayu

balam

Bahasa Melayu

English

dim, hazy, dove

A word for a dove, and in some old usage it can also mean something dim or hazy.

بالم

Examples

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  1. Seekor balam hinggap di atas dahan.

    A dove perched on the branch.

  2. Pagi itu pandangan di luar rumah nampak balam kerana kabus tebal.

    That morning the view outside the house looked hazy because of the thick mist.

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balam

This entry also has an older sense of dim or hazy.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.