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scorpion in Malay

kala jengking

/ˈskɔː.pi.ən/US/ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/

scorpion in Malay: kala jengking. In English, scorpion means any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.

Malay words for scorpion

any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones
kala jengking

English meaning of scorpion

  1. noun Any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.
  2. noun An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
  3. noun A very spiteful or vindictive person.
  4. noun A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.

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Questions about scorpion in Malay

What is the meaning of scorpion in Malay?
Scorpion in Malay is kala jengking.
Apakah maksud scorpion dalam bahasa Melayu?
Scorpion: kala jengking.
What does scorpion mean in English?
Scorpion means any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.

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