Bahasa Melayu

jelalang

Bahasa Melayu

English

nettle, sting plant, stinging plant

A wild plant with rough leaves that can sting when touched.

جللڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia terpijak jelalang ketika berjalan di tepi semak.

    He stepped on a nettle while walking near the bushes.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu mengelak daripada menyentuh jelalang di tepi pagar.

    The children avoided touching the nettle by the fence.

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jelalang

A wild stinging plant.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.