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mermaid in Malay

ikan duyung

UK/ˈmɜːˌmeɪd//ˈmɝ.meɪd/

mermaid in Malay: ikan duyung. In English, mermaid means a mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.

Malay words for mermaid

mythological woman with a fish’s tail
ikan duyung

English meaning of mermaid

  1. noun A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.
  2. noun Coloured a brilliant turquoise.
  3. noun A prostitute.

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Questions about mermaid in Malay

What is the meaning of mermaid in Malay?
Mermaid in Malay is ikan duyung.
Apakah maksud mermaid dalam bahasa Melayu?
Mermaid: ikan duyung.
What does mermaid mean in English?
Mermaid means a mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.

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