Indonesian

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beruang kutub

Etymology

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Compound of beruang (bear) +‎ kutub (pole), calque of English polar bear.

Pronunciation

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

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bêruang kutub

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

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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beruang (bear) +‎ kutub (pole).

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Noun

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

  1. (zoology) polar bear (Ursus maritimus)