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mal.

head

3 characters1 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmal/Standard-Indonesian[ˈmal]Standard-Indonesian
  1. head

  2. top (of kris)

  3. bottom (of a blade)

Where this word comes from

From Malay mal.

noun/ˈmal/Standard-Indonesian[ˈmal]Standard-Indonesian
  1. mold, cast

  2. pattern

Where this word comes from

From Dutch mal (“mold, cast”), from Old French modle, from Latin modulus (“measure”). Doublet of modulus.

noun/ˈmal/Standard-Indonesian[ˈmal]Standard-Indonesian
  1. shopping centre, mall

Where this word comes from

From English mall.

noun/ˈmal/Standard-Indonesian[ˈmal]Standard-Indonesian
  1. treasure

  2. synonym of dana

Where this word comes from

From Malay mal, from Arabic مَال (māl).

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