Bahasa Melayu
semalu
English
mimosa, sensitive plant
A small plant whose leaves close when touched.
سمالو
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Semalu itu menutup daunnya apabila disentuh.
The mimosa plant closes its leaves when touched.
Anak-anak kagum melihat semalu bergerak perlahan.
The children were amazed to see the mimosa plant move slowly.
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What does “mimosa” mean in Malay?
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semalu
This refers to the sensitive plant.
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