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1. dukun, n. View full entry 1817

...In Indonesia, Malaysia, and among the Cape Malay community of South Africa: a traditional healer; a midwife; a person thought to have magical powers. Sometimes used as a title. Cf. bomoh...

2. Kromo, n. View full entry 1817

...The polite form of Javanese, used by those of lower status when addressing social superiors....

3. pedang, n. View full entry 1817

...In Malaysia and Indonesia: a type of long sword....

4. ronggeng, n. View full entry 1817

...In Malaysia: a dancing girl; a female professional dancer who performs with a ronggeng troupe (see sense 2)....

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