Labi-labi

la·bi·la·bi

from melayu

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noun
sains
Reduplication
From melayu

Definition

A freshwater reptile of the Trionychidae family characterized by a soft, flexible shell; Trionyx cartilagineus.

Etymology

A reduplicated base word from Malay referring to soft-shelled turtles.

Semantic Category

Reduplication