Bahasa Melayu
turtle
English
turtle-dove, dove
A small bird related to pigeons, often seen as a dove.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ketitir itu hinggap di dahan pokok di halaman.
The turtle-dove perched on a tree branch in the yard.
Suara ketitir kedengaran lembut pada waktu pagi.
The turtle-dove's call was soft in the morning.
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What does “turtle-dove” mean in Malay?
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burung terkukur
It can also be called merbuk in some contexts.
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