Bahasa Melayu
lai
English
lye, alkaline water, caustic water
Water made alkaline with wood ash, used for washing or cleaning in traditional use.
لاي
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Nenek membuat lai daripada abu kayu.
Grandmother made lye from wood ash.
Air lai itu digunakan untuk mencuci kain lama.
The lye water was used to wash old cloth.
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lai
Traditional alkaline wash water.
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