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prawn in Malay

udang

UK/pɹɔːn/

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Australia/pɹoːn/

prawn in Malay: udang. In English, prawn means a crustacean of the suborder Dendrobranchiata.

Malay words for prawn

large shrimp
udang

English meaning of prawn

  1. noun A crustacean of the suborder Dendrobranchiata.
  2. noun A crustacean, sometimes confused with shrimp.
  3. noun Synonym of butterface: A woman with an attractive body but an unattractive face.
  4. noun A fool, an idiot.

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Questions about prawn in Malay

What is the meaning of prawn in Malay?
Prawn in Malay is udang.
Apakah maksud prawn dalam bahasa Melayu?
Prawn: udang.
What does prawn mean in English?
Prawn means a crustacean of the suborder Dendrobranchiata.

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