Bahasa Melayu
manikam
English
jewel, gem, essence
Manikam means a precious stone or something treasured as very valuable.
مانيكم
Examples
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Cincin itu dihiasi dengan manikam merah.
The ring was decorated with a red jewel.
Pantun itu mengibaratkan ilmu sebagai manikam kehidupan.
The poem compares knowledge to the gem of life.
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manikam
It can also mean gem or essence in a figurative sense.
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