Bahasa Melayu
merbuk
English
turtle dove
A dove or pigeon-like bird, often known for its soft cooing sound.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Merbuk itu berbunyi lembut pada waktu petang.
The turtle dove made a soft sound in the evening.
Kanak-kanak itu melihat merbuk di atas pagar.
The child saw a turtle dove on the fence.
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What does “turtle dove” mean in Malay?
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merbuk
A type of dove.
Word family
Common derived forms
- serbuk
- powder; dust
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