Topeng
from jawa
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Standard
noun
sastra
Locus
From jawa
Definition
A face covering made of materials such as wood or paper, shaped to resemble human, animal, or other figures for artistic performance or disguise.
Etymology
Loan from Javanese 'topeng' meaning face covering. Entered Indonesian through wayang and dance performances, retaining its meaning as a face covering for artistic or ritual purposes.
Semantic Category
Physical locations or objects that can be a target/destination (e.g., pasar, sekolah).
Locus