Bahasa Melayu
lenga
English
sesame
A small plant grown for its oil-rich seeds, or its seeds used in food and cooking.
لڠا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ibu tabur lenga pada roti sebelum dibakar.
Mother sprinkled sesame seeds on the bread before baking.
Minyak lenga digunakan dalam beberapa masakan.
Sesame oil is used in some dishes.
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What does “sesame” mean in Malay?
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lenga
Common meaning: the plant or its seeds.
Word family
Common derived forms
- lengai
- not active; sluggish; dawdling
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