Bahasa Melayu

lesung

Bahasa Melayu

English

mortar

A lesung is a bowl-shaped tool used for pounding food or spices with a pestle.

لسوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu menumbuk cili dalam lesung batu.

    Mother pounded chillies in a stone mortar.

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