Talang

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

A word with multiple meanings: (1) a marine fish of the species Chorinemus lysan; (2) a gutter or drain on the eaves of a roof; (3) an intermediary in trade; a broker.

Etymology

Borrowed from Javanese for water channel, and from Minangkabau for intermediary.

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