English Explanatory Dictionary

Penang

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A state in western Malaysia. Capital: George Town.
  2. An island of Penang, Malaysia.

Pronunciation

/peˈnaŋ/ /piˈnaŋ/ /ˈpiːnɛŋ/ [ˈpi˧.nɛŋ˦] /pəˈnæŋ/ /pɛˈnæŋ/ /pəˈnɑŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-Penang.wav

Word forms

Penang

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay pinang (“betel nut”), from Pulau Pinang.

Derived words

Penangite Penang laksa Penang lawyer
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