korek api

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of korek +‎ api (“fire”).

Noun

korek api (plural korek-korek api)

  1. match: A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface

Synonyms

  • geretan
  • gores api
  • mancis (Standard Malay)
  • pemantik api

Further reading

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