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perisai.

shield:

7 characters3 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/pəˈrisai̯/Standard-Indonesian[pəˈri.sai̯]Standard-Indonesian

  1. shield: a broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body

  2. shield: one who protects or defends

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From Malay perisai, from Tamil பரிசை (paricai, “shield”).

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