Bahasa Melayu

jenu

Bahasa Melayu

English

poison from tuba, fish poison

A poison used traditionally for fishing or for stunning fish.

جنو

Examples

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  1. Mereka pernah menggunakan jenu untuk menangkap ikan di sungai.

    They once used tuba poison to catch fish in the river.

  2. Orang tua itu melarang anak-anak bermain dengan jenu.

    The old man forbade the children from playing with fish poison.

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What does “fish poison” mean in Malay?

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jenu

It refers to traditional poison used for fishing.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.