jambu biji

Indonesian

Etymology

From jambu (rose apple) +‎ biji (seed). Attested before 1968.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /ˌd͡ʒambu ˈbid͡ʒi/ [ˌd͡ʒam.bu ˈbi.d͡ʒi]
  • Syllabification: jam‧bu bi‧ji

Noun

jambu biji (plural jambu-jambu biji)

  1. guava (Psidium guajava)
    Synonym: jambu batu

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