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jack-o'-lantern in Malay

tanglung labu

UK/ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən//ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.təɹn/

jack-o'-lantern in Malay: tanglung labu. In English, jack-o'-lantern means a carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.

Malay words for jack-o'-lantern

carved pumpkin
tanglung labu

English meaning of jack-o'-lantern

  1. noun A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.
  2. noun A similar item made from a turnip.
  3. noun A will o' the wisp.

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Questions about jack-o'-lantern in Malay

What is the meaning of jack-o'-lantern in Malay?
Jack-o'-lantern in Malay is tanglung labu.
Apakah maksud jack-o'-lantern dalam bahasa Melayu?
Jack-o'-lantern: tanglung labu.
What does jack-o'-lantern mean in English?
Jack-o'-lantern means a carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.

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