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tamarind in Malay

asam jawa

/ˈtæməɹɪnd/

tamarind in Malay: asam jawa, celagi. In English, tamarind means a tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.

Malay words for tamarind

tropical tree
asam jawa, celagi
fruit
asam jawa

English meaning of tamarind

  1. noun A tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.
  2. noun The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.
  3. noun Diploglottis australis, native tamarind, a rainforest tree of Eastern Australia.
  4. noun Garcinia gummi-gutta, Malabar tamarind, native to Indonesia.

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Questions about tamarind in Malay

What is the meaning of tamarind in Malay?
Tamarind in Malay is asam jawa, celagi.
Apakah maksud tamarind dalam bahasa Melayu?
Tamarind: asam jawa, celagi.
What does tamarind mean in English?
Tamarind means a tropical tree, Tamarindus indica.

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