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kingfisher in Malay

raja udang

UK/ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/

kingfisher in Malay: raja udang. In English, kingfisher means any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

Malay words for kingfisher

any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines
raja udang

English meaning of kingfisher

  1. noun Any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.
  2. noun Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis).

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Questions about kingfisher in Malay

What is the meaning of kingfisher in Malay?
Kingfisher in Malay is raja udang.
Apakah maksud kingfisher dalam bahasa Melayu?
Kingfisher: raja udang.
What does kingfisher mean in English?
Kingfisher means any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

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