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rook in Malay

benteng

UK/ɹʊk/

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British/ɹɵk/

rook in Malay: benteng, tir. In English, rook means a European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

Malay words for rook

chesspiece
benteng, tir

English meaning of rook

  1. noun A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
  2. noun A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.
  3. noun A bad deal; a rip-off.
  4. noun A type of firecracker used by farmers to scare birds of the same name.

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Questions about rook in Malay

What is the meaning of rook in Malay?
Rook in Malay is benteng, tir.
Apakah maksud rook dalam bahasa Melayu?
Rook: benteng, tir.
What does rook mean in English?
Rook means a European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

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