Tonggara
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
noun
sains
Locus
From indonesia
Definition
A hazy or indistinct southeasterly wind that occurs in the Makassar Strait.
Etymology
This word is a phonological variant of 'tenggara' (southeast wind) with metathesis of 'ng' and 'g', possibly influenced by local dialects in the Makassar Strait. It specifically denotes the erratic southeast wind in that area.
Semantic Category
Physical locations or objects that can be a target/destination (e.g., pasar, sekolah).
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