kabung.
white headscarf worn during period of mourning
Meaning & usage
white headscarf worn during period of mourning
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Malay kabung (“a white band worn as a symbol of mourning”).
a length equal to 2 meters
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Malay kabung (“a measure of length equal to 4 cubits”).
synonym of potong (“piece”)
Where this word comes from
From Minangkabau kabuang.
synonym of enau
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Malay kabung (“sugar palm”). Cognate of Javanese kawung.
the first work done in rice fields
Where this word comes from
From Alas-Kluet Batak.
synonym of potong (“to cut”)
Where this word comes from
From Minangkabau kabuang.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.