Bahasa Melayu

jangkar

Bahasa Melayu

English

aerial roots, roots above the ground

Roots that grow above the ground.

جڠكر

Examples

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  1. Pokok tua itu mempunyai jangkar yang besar di batangnya.

    The old tree had large aerial roots on its trunk.

  2. Jangkar di tepi pagar itu memegang tanah dengan kuat.

    The aerial roots by the fence held the soil firmly.

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jangkar

Roots that grow above the ground.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.