Bahasa Melayu
kayu manis
English
cinnamon, cinnamon bark
The dried bark of a cinnamon tree used as a spice and in flavouring food and drinks.
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Examples
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Ibu menambah kayu manis ke dalam teh.
Mother added cinnamon to the tea.
Aroma kayu manis itu memenuhi dapur.
The smell of cinnamon filled the kitchen.
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What does “cinnamon” mean in Malay?
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kayu manis
It is the Malay word for the spice made from cinnamon bark.
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