beruang kutub

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Indonesian[edit]

beruang kutub

Etymology[edit]

Compound of beruang +‎ kutub, calque of English polar bear.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /bə.ru.aŋ ˈku.tʊp̚/
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Noun[edit]

bêruang kutub

  1. (zoology) polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
    Synonym: beruang es

Further reading[edit]

Malay[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

beruang (bear) +‎ kutub (pole).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

beruang kutub (Jawi spelling برواڠ قطب, plural beruang-beruang kutub)

  1. (zoology) polar bear (Ursus maritimus)