Cempaka putih
from sanskerta
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noun
Proper Name
From sanskerta
Definition
Name of a place in Jakarta
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'campaka', referring to the Magnolia alba flower tree. The name is used as a toponym in Jakarta due to the abundance of these plants in the area during the colonial period, eventually becoming an administrative regional identity.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name