kupang.
an ancient currency which varied in value from place to place
Meaning & usage
an ancient currency which varied in value from place to place
a goldsmith's weight equal to about 1/16 of a tahil
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Malay kupang (“a coin or measure or value”). Compare to Javanese kupang (“4-duit coin; a hundred”), Old Javanese kupaṅ (“money; a certain coin or currency-value; a hundred”, literally “a shell used as money”).
customary fines for couples who elope by handing over white cloth, cauldrons, plates, spears, gongs and machetes
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Kayeli [Term?].
mussel, especially
mussel, especially: of Mytilus spp.
mussel, especially: of Mytilus spp. blue mussel, common mussel (Mytilus edulis)
small sea shells whose meat is often cooked to make soto and petis
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Malay kupang (“mussel”). Semantic loan from Madurese [Term?].
emperor's candlesticks, candle bush, candelabra bush, Christmas candles, empress candle plant, ringworm shrub, Roman candle, candletree (Senna alata)
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Malay kupang (“a type of legume plant”). Compare with Proto-Philippine *kúpaŋ (a tall tree: Parkia spp.)
a snack made from grated cassava mixed with grated young coconut, salt, granulated sugar, Javanese sugar, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Javanese [Term?]. Probably related to etymology 1–3.
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