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proa in Malay

perahu

/ˈpɹəʊ.ə/US/ˈpɹoʊ.ə/

proa in Malay: perahu. In English, proa means a sailing vessel found in the waters of Micronesia and Indonesia; it has a single, large outrigger and a triangular sail.

Malay words for proa

sailing vessel
perahu

English meaning of proa

  1. noun A sailing vessel found in the waters of Micronesia and Indonesia; it has a single, large outrigger and a triangular sail.

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Questions about proa in Malay

What is the meaning of proa in Malay?
Proa in Malay is perahu.
Apakah maksud proa dalam bahasa Melayu?
Proa: perahu.
What does proa mean in English?
Proa means a sailing vessel found in the waters of Micronesia and Indonesia; it has a single, large outrigger and a triangular sail.

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