Bahasa Melayu

betel

Bahasa Melayu

English

betel nut, areca nut

The nut of the betel palm, often used in traditional chewing mixtures.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Orang tua itu menyimpan buah pinang di dalam cembul kecil.

    The old man kept betel nuts in a small container.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.