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Malay Loanwords
Guess these words of Malay or Indonesian origin that were adapted into the English vocabulary.
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Definition
Loanword
Behave uncontrollably: to run ____
Amok
Great ape mostly found on Borneo
Orangutan
Foul-smelling fruit
Durian
Wavy-edged dagger
Kris
Scaly mammal that curls itself into a ball
Pangolin
Skewered meat
Satay
Crested Australian parrot
Cockatoo
Large flightless Australian bird
Cassowary
Plant appreciated by panda bears
Bamboo
Small lizard with sticky fingers
Gecko
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Metal disk that emits a powerful sound
Gong
Gelatin substitute
Agar-Agar
Spiny red fruit
Rambutan
Currency of Malaysia
Ringgit
Aquatic mammal that resembles a manatee
Dugong
Louse
Cootie
Ancient Chinese ship
Junk
High official in imperial China
Mandarin
Checkered clothing fabric
Gingham
Crude rice
Paddy
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Elan
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Level 65
May 6, 2016
Very interesting...I had no idea so many English words came from Malay.
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Level 71
May 7, 2016
I agree, fascinating. Great quiz.
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