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teak in Malay

pokok jati

/tiːk/

teak in Malay: pokok jati. In English, teak means an extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.).

Malay words for teak

tree
pokok jati

English meaning of teak

  1. noun An extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.).
  2. noun A tree of the species in the genus Tectona.
  3. noun A yellowish brown colour, like that of teakwood.
  4. adjective Of a yellowish brown colour, like that of teak wood.

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Questions about teak in Malay

What is the meaning of teak in Malay?
Teak in Malay is pokok jati.
Apakah maksud teak dalam bahasa Melayu?
Teak: pokok jati.
What does teak mean in English?
Teak means an extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.).

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