Bahasa Melayu
betel
English
betel nut, areca nut
The nut of the betel palm, often used in traditional chewing mixtures.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Orang tua itu menyimpan buah pinang di dalam cembul kecil.
The old man kept betel nuts in a small container.
Daun sirih dan buah pinang sering digunakan dalam adat tertentu.
Betel leaves and betel nuts are often used in certain customs.
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What does “betel nut” mean in Malay?
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buah pinang
It refers to the nut from the betel palm.
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