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co-wife in Malay

madu

/ˈkəʊ.waɪf/US/ˈkoʊ.waɪf/

co-wife in Malay: madu. In English, co-wife means in a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman’s husband.

Malay words for co-wife

in a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman's husband
madu

English meaning of co-wife

  1. noun In a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman’s husband.

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Questions about co-wife in Malay

What is the meaning of co-wife in Malay?
Co-wife in Malay is madu.
Apakah maksud co-wife dalam bahasa Melayu?
Co-wife: madu.
What does co-wife mean in English?
Co-wife means in a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman’s husband.

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