Bahasa Melayu

tiruk

Bahasa Melayu

English

anopheles mosquito

A type of mosquito that can spread malaria.

تيروق

Examples

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  1. Penduduk memasang kelambu untuk mengelakkan gigitan tiruk.

    The residents put up mosquito nets to avoid anopheles bites.

  2. Air bertakung boleh menjadi tempat tiruk membiak.

    Standing water can become a breeding place for anopheles mosquitoes.

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What does “anopheles mosquito” mean in Malay?

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nyamuk tiruk

A mosquito type associated with malaria.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.