rumah panjang

Indonesian

noun
Definitions
  • longhouse especially that of the traditional ethnic groups of Borneo
  • (uncommon) brothel

Etymology

Compound from Indonesian rumah (house) + Indonesian panjang (long)inherited from Malay rumah panjang.

Origin

Malay

rumah panjang

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