Bahasa Melayu
selisik
English
preen, pick parasites from feathers, groom feathers
To clean a bird's feathers by picking out lice, fleas, or dirt with the beak.
سليسيك
Examples
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Ayam itu selisik bulunya selepas hujan.
The chicken preened its feathers after the rain.
Burung di sangkar itu selisik badannya dengan paruh.
The bird in the cage preened its body with its beak.
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What does “preen” mean in Malay?
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selisik
It refers to a bird cleaning its feathers.
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