Walang sangit

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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.

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