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ambeng

Pronunciation: /ˈambəŋ/

“ambeng” is an Indonesian word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. rice shaped into a flat mound on the top, usually accompanied by side dishes placed on a container for ceremonial events, is the counterpart of nasi tumpeng
  2. A tumpeng containing various kinds of food such as lokio, fish, and side dishes, is cooked during the month of Sura.
  3. A nyiru platter consisting of various dishes served during traditional community events such as weddings, funerals, and so on.

verb

  1. to eat and drink while standing

Etymology

Derived from Javanese ꦲꦩ꧀ꦧꦼꦁ (ambeng, “dish, plate”).

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