Pontianak

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English

Etymology

From Indonesian Pontianak, named for the pontianaks which were popularly thought to have once inhabited the site.

Proper noun

Pontianak

  1. The capital and largest city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia

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Etymology

From Pontianak Malay pontianak, from pintu anak air.

Proper noun

Pontianak

  1. The capital and largest city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia