semprong
noun
LanguageBetawi (Indonesia)
Meaning- bamboo blowpipe (narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame)
- egg roll wafer snack
- bamboo blowpipe
- A narrow tube used for blowing air or a type of crispy egg roll snack.
Ibu beli semprong buat suguhan tamu.
Mother bought egg roll wafers to serve guests.
Part of speechnoun
Usage noteThis word has two distinct meanings: a tool for blowing air and a popular local snack.
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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.