gandik

Indonesian

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /ˈɡandik/ [ˈɡan.dɪk̚]
  • Rhymes: -andik
  • Syllabification: gan‧dik

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Javanese gandhik (“to mate”).

Noun

gandik (plural gandik-gandik)

  1. gold frontlet decorating a bride's fringe.
  2. decoration on the hilt of a kris

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Javanese gandhik (“cylindrical mortar”).

Noun

gandik (plural gandik-gandik)

  1. cylindrical mortar
    Synonym: batu giling

Etymology 3

Unknown (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

gandik (plural gandik-gandik)

  1. (cooking) silverside

Etymology 4

Borrowed from Sundanese [Term?].

Noun

gandik (plural gandik-gandik)

  1. the bride's hair is cut slightly and hangs in front of both ears, left and right

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