Bahasa Melayu
kumkuma
English
turmeric, saffron
A yellow spice or colouring used in cooking and dyeing.
كومكوم
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Ibu menambah kumkuma ke dalam kuah kari.
Mother added turmeric to the curry gravy.
Warna kain itu menjadi lebih terang dengan sedikit kumkuma.
The cloth became brighter with a little saffron.
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kumkuma
It is the yellow spice or colouring.
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