Semai

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Etymology

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From Proto-Semai *kərɟɑɑʔ, from Proto-Mon-Khmer [Term?]. Compare Proto-Bahnaric *kjaː₁ (ginger), Chong kʰajâʔ, Car Nicobarese hu-jaːk.

Noun

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kerjaaq[1]

  1. (Botany) ginger

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