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silverfish in Malay

gegat

/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)fɪʃ/

silverfish in Malay: gegat. In English, silverfish means a small wingless insect of species Lepisma saccharinum, with silvery scales; a type of bristletail.

Malay words for silverfish

Lepisma saccharina
gegat

English meaning of silverfish

  1. noun A small wingless insect of species Lepisma saccharinum, with silvery scales; a type of bristletail.
  2. noun Ctenolepisma lineata (four-lined silverfish).
  3. noun Ctenolepisma longicaudata (grey silverfish).
  4. noun Megalops atlanticus (Atlantic tarpon, tarpum).

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Questions about silverfish in Malay

What is the meaning of silverfish in Malay?
Silverfish in Malay is gegat.
Apakah maksud silverfish dalam bahasa Melayu?
Silverfish: gegat.
What does silverfish mean in English?
Silverfish means a small wingless insect of species Lepisma saccharinum, with silvery scales; a type of bristletail.

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