Ungkau

from indonesia

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noun
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From indonesia

Definition

A bird of prey active at night, commonly known as an owl.

Etymology

An onomatopoeic word in Malay mimicking the call of certain nocturnal birds. Although often equated with owls, historically this term was used across the Nusantara region to identify types of nocturnal birds of prey based on their distinctive vocalizations in the forest.

Semantic Category

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