Bahasa Melayu

musang

Bahasa Melayu

English

fox, civet, wild civet

A small wild animal known in Malay as musang, often fox-like in shape or habits.

موسڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Musang itu keluar dari semak pada waktu malam.

    The civet came out of the bushes at night.

  2. Petani itu memasang perangkap kerana musang sering masuk ke kebun.

    The farmer set a trap because the civet often entered the orchard.

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musang

In Malay, musang is a general name for a civet-like animal and may also be used for fox in older glosses.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.