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English Words of Malay Origin

The following English words have been acquired either directly from Malay or else indirectly by passing from them into other languages and then into English. Based on the definition, guess the word.
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Last updated: March 4, 2023
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Definition
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Very large flightless bird related to the emu, with a bare head and neck, a tall horny crest, and one or two coloured wattles.
Cassowary
Parrot with an erectile crest, found in Australia, eastern Indonesia, and neighbouring islands.
Cockatoo
Spiny oval tropical fruit containing a creamy pulp with fetid smell.
Durian
Nocturnal and often highly vocal lizard which has adhesive pads on the feet to assist in climbing on smooth surfaces.
Gecko
Metal disc with a turned rim, giving a resonant note when struck.
Gong
Large mainly solitary arboreal ape with long red hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra.
Orangutan
Mammal found in Africa and Asia that eats ants, catching them with its long, sticky tongue.
Pangolin
Red, plum-sized tropical fruit with soft spines and a slightly acidic taste.
Rambutan
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