Central Melanau

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Etymology

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From Proto-North Sarawak [Term?], from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qari-mauŋ.

Noun

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rimau

  1. panther (big cat of genus Panthera)
  2. tiger (The mammal Panthera tigris)
    Synonym: rimau baleng

Malay

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Etymology

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Clipping of harimau.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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rimau (Jawi spelling ريماو)

  1. Alternative form of harimau