papinyu

Ambonese Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese pepino (cucumber), from Spanish pepino, from Latin pepōnem.

Noun

papinyu

  1. cucumber

References

  • D. Takaria, C. Pieter (1998), Kamus Bahasa Melayu Ambon-Indonesia[1], Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa