mamah

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Javanese

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *mamaq.

Verb

mamah

  1. to chew

Malay

Etymology

From Proto-Malayic *mamah, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *mamaq.

Pronunciation

Verb

mamah (Jawi spelling مامه)

  1. (transitive) to chew, to masticate, to munch
    Synonym: kunyah

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Indonesian: mamah
  • Manado Malay: mama

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