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bead in Malay

manik

/ˈbiːd/

bead in Malay: manik. In English, bead means prayer, later especially with a rosary.

Malay words for bead

small, round, pierced object
manik

English meaning of bead

  1. noun Prayer, later especially with a rosary.
  2. noun Each in a string of small balls making up the rosary or paternoster.
  3. noun A small, round object with a hole to allow it to be threaded on a cord or wire, particularly for decorative purposes.
  4. noun Various small, round solid objects.

Full definition of bead

bead in a sentence

  • Holonym: prayer beads
  • She drew a bead on the target and fired.
  • We now have a bead on the main technical issues for the project

Synonyms of bead

bead in other languages

Questions about bead in Malay

What is the meaning of bead in Malay?
Bead in Malay is manik.
Apakah maksud bead dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bead: manik.
What does bead mean in English?
Bead means prayer, later especially with a rosary.

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