Bahasa Melayu

rambai

Bahasa Melayu

English

neck feathers, hackles

The feathers around a cock’s neck.

رمباي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Rambai ayam jantan itu kelihatan tegak ketika ia berkokok.

    The cock’s neck feathers stood up when it crowed.

  2. Bulu rambai pada ayam itu nampak cantik dan berkilat.

    The neck feathers on that chicken look beautiful and glossy.

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What does “hackles” mean in Malay?

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rambai

Used here for the feathers around a cock’s neck.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.