Bahasa Melayu

jakun

Bahasa Melayu

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Jakun, an indigenous group, Adam's apple

A term for an indigenous group in parts of Peninsular Malaysia, or the lump in the throat called Adam's apple.

جاكون

Examples

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  1. Mereka melawat sebuah penempatan Jakun di kawasan pedalaman.

    They visited a Jakun settlement in the interior area.

  2. Suara budak itu berubah apabila halkumnya mula jelas.

    The boy's voice changed when his Adam's apple became noticeable.

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What does “Adam's apple” mean in Malay?

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halkum

It refers to the lump in the throat.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.