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kaffir lime in Malay

limau purut

/ˈkæfəɹˌlaɪm/

kaffir lime in Malay: limau purut. In English, kaffir lime means any member of the species Citrus hystrix of fragrant, small limes native to Southeast Asia, the leaves of which are used in cooking for their citrus flavor.

Malay words for kaffir lime

fruit
limau purut

English meaning of kaffir lime

  1. noun Any member of the species Citrus hystrix of fragrant, small limes native to Southeast Asia, the leaves of which are used in cooking for their citrus flavor.

Full definition of kaffir lime

Synonyms of kaffir lime

  • kieffer lime
  • makrut
  • magood
  • combava

kaffir lime in other languages

Questions about kaffir lime in Malay

What is the meaning of kaffir lime in Malay?
Kaffir lime in Malay is limau purut.
Apakah maksud kaffir lime dalam bahasa Melayu?
Kaffir lime: limau purut.
What does kaffir lime mean in English?
Kaffir lime means any member of the species Citrus hystrix of fragrant, small limes native to Southeast Asia, the leaves of which are used in cooking for their citrus flavor.

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