Semai

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Mon-Khmer *kn₁a(i)ŋ ~ *kn₁iəŋ (kind of resinous tree). Cognate with Riang kəniɛŋ, Mon ပၞါၚ်.

Noun

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kenèèng [1]

  1. (used in compound) tree

Derived terms

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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