Bahasa Melayu
pukau
English
spell, charm, dope
A pukau is a magical spell or charm, or something used to make a person feel stunned or unable to think clearly.
ڤوكاو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia percaya ubat itu mengandungi pukau.
He believed the medicine contained a charm.
Orang kampung takut akan pukau yang dikatakan boleh mengganggu fikiran.
The villagers were afraid of a spell that was said to disturb the mind.
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pukau
In this sense, it refers to a magical charm or spell.
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