Teki

from jawa

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From jawa

Definition

A sedge of the Cyperaceae family with strap-shaped leaves; its tubers are processed into emping; Cyperus rotundus. Varieties include teki bodoh, teki sabrang, etc.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Javanese 'teki', name for a tuberous sedge.

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