kunyit

Malay

[ˈku.ɲɪt̚]

noun
Definitions
  • turmeric
  • (derogatory) a sissy, an effeminate man, a faggot

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kunij.

Origin

Proto-Malayo-Polynesian

*kunij

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