Bahasa Melayu

boll

Bahasa Melayu

English

weevil, plant pest, wood weevil

A boll is a small insect that damages plants, especially cotton.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Petani itu memeriksa tanaman kapas untuk mencari serangga perosak.

    The farmer checked the cotton plants for pests.

  2. Buah kapas itu rosak kerana diserang bubuk.

    The cotton fruit was damaged because it was attacked by weevils.

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What does “boll” mean in Malay?

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serangga perosak tumbuhan kapas

This entry refers to a pest that attacks cotton plants.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.