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termite in Malay

anai-anai

/ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/

termite in Malay: anai-anai, kelekatu. In English, termite means a white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

Malay words for termite

insect
anai-anai, kelekatu

English meaning of termite

  1. noun A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.
  2. noun A contemptible person.
  3. verb Of a chimpanzee: to catch termites by inserting a stick or vine into their nest and waiting for them to climb up it.

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Questions about termite in Malay

What is the meaning of termite in Malay?
Termite in Malay is anai-anai, kelekatu.
Apakah maksud termite dalam bahasa Melayu?
Termite: anai-anai, kelekatu.
What does termite mean in English?
Termite means a white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

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