Nyamuk gajah
from indonesia
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noun
sains
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From indonesia
Definition
A large species of mosquito from the Culicidae family that generally does not feed on human blood.
Etymology
Native Indonesian phrase using the metaphor 'gajah' (elephant) to describe its large body size.
Semantic Category
Valid foreign words used within an Indonesian context (e.g., startup, gadget).
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