lontar

A Singhalese lontar

Meaning

Noun

  • The palmyra, or leaves of this tree as used for manuscripts in parts of Indonesia and Malaysia.

Origin

  • From Balinese lontar, Indonesian lontar, from Old Javanese rontal.

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