Bahasa Melayu

jemekian

Bahasa Melayu

English

purgative croton, croton

A type of croton plant used traditionally for purging.

جيميكين

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  1. Pokok jemekian tumbuh liar di tepi kebun itu.

    The jemekian plant grows wild at the edge of that garden.

  2. Daun jemekian itu dikatakan dapat membantu membuang air besar.

    The leaves of the jemekian plant are said to help with bowel movement.

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jemekian

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Common derived forms

jemeki
purge; cause diarrhoea

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.