Bahasa Melayu
lesung
English
mortar
A lesung is a bowl-shaped tool used for pounding food or spices with a pestle.
لسوڠ
Examples
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Ibu menumbuk cili dalam lesung batu.
Mother pounded chillies in a stone mortar.
Dia mengisar rempah menggunakan lesung kayu.
He ground the spices using a wooden mortar.
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lesung
Lesung is the bowl used for pounding.
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