Bahasa Melayu

kumkuma

Bahasa Melayu

English

turmeric, saffron

A yellow spice or colouring used in cooking and dyeing.

كومكوم

Examples

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  1. Ibu menambah kumkuma ke dalam kuah kari.

    Mother added turmeric to the curry gravy.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.