Bahasa Melayu

bena

Bahasa Melayu

English

tidal bore, royal child of a commoner mother

A tidal bore, or a child of a royal father and a commoner mother.

بينا

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  1. Orang tua kampung itu masih mengenal bena di muara sungai.

    The village elders still know the tidal bore at the river mouth.

  2. Cerita lama itu menyebut seorang putera bena.

    The old story mentions a royal child born to a commoner mother.

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bena

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.