Ulat jengkal
from indonesia
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noun
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Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A caterpillar that moves like a hand measuring inches
Etymology
A descriptive phrase referring to the larvae of moths in the Geometridae family. The word 'jengkal' refers to a traditional unit of measurement (span of a hand), describing how these caterpillars move by arching their bodies as if measuring the ground.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept