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kesturi

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Etymology

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Inherited from Malay kesturi, from Sanskrit कस्तूरी (kastūrī, musk). Doublet of kasturi, kesturi, and seturi.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kəs.ˈtu.ri/
  • Rhymes: -ri
  • Hyphenation: kês‧tu‧ri

Noun

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kesturi (plural kesturi-kesturi)

  1. musk
  2. a plant that gives off a fragrant smell
  3. a soft, paste-like substance, obtained from the horns of bulls or buffaloes

Alternative forms

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Noun

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kesturi (plural kesturi-kesturi)

  1. (zoology) blue-crowned hanging parrot (Loriculus galgulus).
    Synonym: serindit

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