Ikan mangsi
i·kan mang·si
from indonesia
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noun
sains
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From indonesia
Definition
A type of soft-bodied marine animal with eight arms capable of releasing black ink-like fluid; cuttlefish.
Etymology
Native Indonesian term referring to the animal's ability to release fluid resembling 'mangsi' (ink).
Semantic Category
Valid foreign words used within an Indonesian context (e.g., startup, gadget).
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