Semai

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Aslian *gəcɛɛʔ (moon), from Proto-Mon-Khmer *khəjʔ (moon). Cognate with Kensiu kaceʔ, Pacoh kixay, Western Katu kasɛɛ.

Noun

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gechèèq[1]

  1. moon
  2. month

References

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  1. ^ Basrim bin Ngah Aching (2008) Kamus Engròq Semay – Engròq Malaysia, Kamus Bahasa Semai – Bahasa Malaysia, Bangi: Institut Alam dan Tamadun Melayu, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia