melayu

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Indonesian

Etymology

Affixed of meng- +‎ layu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /məˈlaju/,
  • Hyphenation: mê‧la‧yu

Verb

melayu

  1. (stative) to become wither/wilt (to become shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water)

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