Tempui

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

tempui: a tree with timber for construction and fruit that can be fermented, scientific name Baccaurea macrophylla

Etymology

A native Indonesian term referring to a forest tree species in the genus Baccaurea. This term is commonly used in traditional Malay societies to identify trees whose fruits are often fermented into beverages, reflecting the close link between local botany and traditional culinary practices.

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