Bahasa Melayu
serai
English
citronella, citronella grass
A fragrant grass or plant used for its scent and oil, especially citronella.
سراي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Minyak serai wangi digunakan untuk menghalau serangga.
Citronella oil is used to repel insects.
Mereka menanam serai wangi di belakang rumah.
They planted citronella grass behind the house.
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What does “citronella” mean in Malay?
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serai wangi
Used for the fragrant plant and its oil.
Word family
Common derived forms
- serakah
- greedy; avaricious
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