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pelican in Malay

burung undan

UK/ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/

pelican in Malay: burung undan. In English, pelican means any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.

Malay words for pelican

any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae
burung undan

English meaning of pelican

  1. noun Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.
  2. noun A native or resident of the American state of Louisiana.
  3. noun A retort or still having a curved tube or tubes leading back from the head to the body for continuous condensation and redistillation.
  4. noun A set of forceps used to force overcrowded teeth apart.

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Synonyms of pelican

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Questions about pelican in Malay

What is the meaning of pelican in Malay?
Pelican in Malay is burung undan.
Apakah maksud pelican dalam bahasa Melayu?
Pelican: burung undan.
What does pelican mean in English?
Pelican means any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.

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