Turang

from minangkabau

Verified
Standard
noun
Locus
From minangkabau

Definition

A Minangkabau term referring to (1) the ridge connection of a roof that curves upward like a buffalo horn; (2) an addition or supplement.

Etymology

Borrowed from Minangkabau 'turang' referring to (1) 'a curved roof ridge extension like buffalo horns', (2) 'addition or complement'. Entered Indonesian as an architectural and metaphorical term.

Semantic Category

Locus