Umbut
from indonesia
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noun
kuliner
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From indonesia
Definition
The soft, young, and edible tip of the stem of plants such as coconut or palm trees.
Etymology
Derived from the Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root '*umbut', referring to the soft heart of a palm tree. This term has been used since the Classical Malay period to describe edible plant parts, reflecting the agrarian dependence of Nusantara societies on forest resources.
Semantic Category
Physical locations or objects that can be a target/destination (e.g., pasar, sekolah).
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