Bahasa Melayu

centung

Bahasa Melayu

English

ladle, scoop, crest

Centung means a ladle or a raised crest-like part on an animal or object.

چنتوڠ

Examples

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  1. Dia menyenduk sup dengan centung kecil.

    He scooped the soup with a small ladle.

  2. Burung itu mempunyai centung yang jelas di kepalanya.

    The bird has a clear crest on its head.

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centung

Use centung for a raised crest-like part.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.