Walang sangit
from jawa
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noun
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From jawa
Definition
Rice ear bug; a pest insect known for emitting a foul odor.
Etymology
A combination of the Javanese 'walang' (grasshopper) and 'sangit' (foul-smelling). This term was adopted to name the rice pest insect known for emitting a pungent odor, reflecting the agrarian society's observation of the insect's biological characteristics.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
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