Ulat kilan
from jawa
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Abstract Concept
From jawa
Definition
A caterpillar, an insect that moves like a hand measuring inches
Etymology
Borrowed from the Javanese 'kilan', meaning a hand-span. This term is a regional synonym for 'ulat jengkal', reflecting Javanese lexical influence in naming fauna based on visual observations of the insect's locomotive movement patterns.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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