hungry ghost in Malay
hantu lapar
hungry ghost in Malay: hantu lapar. In English, hungry ghost means a type of supernatural being, condemned to desire more than it can consume; often depicted with large belly and tiny mouth.
Malay words for hungry ghost
- in Buddhism, a type of supernatural being
- hantu lapar
English meaning of hungry ghost
- noun A type of supernatural being, condemned to desire more than it can consume; often depicted with large belly and tiny mouth.
Synonyms of hungry ghost
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Questions about hungry ghost in Malay
- What is the meaning of hungry ghost in Malay?
- Hungry ghost in Malay is hantu lapar.
- Apakah maksud hungry ghost dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Hungry ghost: hantu lapar.
- What does hungry ghost mean in English?
- Hungry ghost means a type of supernatural being, condemned to desire more than it can consume; often depicted with large belly and tiny mouth.
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