Tapus
from indonesia
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noun
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From indonesia
Definition
A tree of the family Euphorbiaceae (Elateriospermum tapos) with wood suitable for making household tools.
Etymology
Originates from native Malay/Indonesian, referring to the tree Elateriospermum tapos commonly found in Sumatra and Kalimantan. This word has been in use since pre-colonial times without significant semantic shift.
Semantic Category
Physical locations or objects that can be a target/destination (e.g., pasar, sekolah).
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