grandparent → tiger 1 realization Unique
NEW Realization 1
type Polysemy
language Indonesian
lexeme mbah
meaning 1 grandparent (of either sex)
direction →
meaning 2 (in certain areas, a taboo word) term of address for a tiger (when meeting it in the jungle)
reference SEALang Indonesia
comment Also respectful term of address or title for someone in grandparents' generation. From Sundanese.

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