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decoration in Malay

penghiasan

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/

decoration in Malay: penghiasan, dekorasi, hiasan. In English, decoration means the act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

Malay words for decoration

act of adorning
penghiasan
that which adorns
hiasan, dekorasi
any mark of honor to be worn upon the person
dekorasi

English meaning of decoration

  1. noun The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
  2. noun Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
  3. noun Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.
  4. noun The use of exotic sugars as decoys to distract the immune system of a host.

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Questions about decoration in Malay

What is the meaning of decoration in Malay?
Decoration in Malay is penghiasan, dekorasi, hiasan.
Apakah maksud decoration dalam bahasa Melayu?
Decoration: penghiasan, dekorasi, hiasan.
What does decoration mean in English?
Decoration means the act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

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