Bahasa Melayu
nuri
English
parrot, lorikeet
A type of bird in the parrot family, often brightly coloured.
نوري
Examples
Contoh ayat
Nuri itu hinggap pada dahan dan berbunyi nyaring.
The parrot perched on the branch and made a loud sound.
Kanak-kanak itu teruja melihat nuri berwarna hijau.
The children were excited to see the green parrot.
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What does “parrot” mean in Malay?
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nuri
It can refer to a lorikeet or similar parrot.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kenur
- thick thread; rope
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