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shawl in Malay

sebai

UK/ʃɔːl/

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Australia/ʃoːl/

shawl in Malay: sebai, syal. In English, shawl means a square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.

Malay words for shawl

a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders
sebai, syal

English meaning of shawl

  1. noun A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
  2. noun A fold of wrinkled flesh under the lips and neck of a bloodhound, used in scenting.
  3. verb To wrap in a shawl.

Full definition of shawl

shawl in a sentence

  • She wears her shawl when it's cold outside.

shawl in other languages

Questions about shawl in Malay

What is the meaning of shawl in Malay?
Shawl in Malay is sebai, syal.
Apakah maksud shawl dalam bahasa Melayu?
Shawl: sebai, syal.
What does shawl mean in English?
Shawl means a square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.

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