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bèskap

[bəsˈkap]

noun

LanguageIndonesian (Indonesia)

Meaning
  1. Javanese formal men shirt: thick shirts, not folded collars, usually dark in color, but almost always plain
  2. Javanese formal men shirt
  3. A traditional Javanese formal shirt for men that is thick, has no collar, and is usually dark in color.
Examples

Ayah memakai bèskap saat menghadiri upacara adat.

Father wore a bèskap when attending the traditional ceremony.

Pronunciationbəsˈkap

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteOften worn as part of traditional Javanese attire for formal occasions.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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