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mayat

Pronunciation: /ˈmajat/

“mayat” is an Indonesian word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. dead body; corpse; cadaver

Etymology

Inherited from Malay mayat, from Classical Malay mayat, from Arabic مَيْت (mayt). Partly displaced native bangkai, now usage only restricted for animals. Doublet of mayit.

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