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cave painting in Malay

lukisan gua

/ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

cave painting in Malay: lukisan gua. In English, cave painting means the activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.

Malay words for cave painting

paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; an individual painting of this type
lukisan gua

English meaning of cave painting

  1. noun The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.
  2. noun The paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; cave art; (countable) an individual painting of this type.

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Questions about cave painting in Malay

What is the meaning of cave painting in Malay?
Cave painting in Malay is lukisan gua.
Apakah maksud cave painting dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cave painting: lukisan gua.
What does cave painting mean in English?
Cave painting means the activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.

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