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spittoon in Malay

ketur

/spɪˈtuːn/

spittoon in Malay: ketur, tempolong. In English, spittoon means a receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.

Malay words for spittoon

receptacle for spit
ketur, tempolong

English meaning of spittoon

  1. noun A receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.

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Questions about spittoon in Malay

What is the meaning of spittoon in Malay?
Spittoon in Malay is ketur, tempolong.
Apakah maksud spittoon dalam bahasa Melayu?
Spittoon: ketur, tempolong.
What does spittoon mean in English?
Spittoon means a receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.

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