kalong

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fish in Indonesian and Malaysian waters, especially the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

  - "The kalong is a common fish species found in the Indonesian archipelago."
  - "Fishing for kalong is a popular pastime among local communities."

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Variants

List of all variants of kalong that leads to same result
Yalong , Yalung

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'kalong' is believed to come from the Malay language, meaning 'long fish'.

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Trivia

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1. The kalong is also known as the 'giant trevally' or 'carang goring' in some regions.

2. The kalong is a powerful and agile fish, capable of growing up to 1 meter in length and weighing up to 25 kilograms.

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Related Concepts

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1. ikan: The Malay word for 'fish'. 'Ikan' is a common word in Indonesian and Malaysian languages and is used extensively in discussions and descriptions of various fish species, including the kalong.

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Culture

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In Indonesian and Malaysian cultures, the kalong is an important food source and is often prepared in various ways, such as grilled, baked, or steamed. The fish is also used in traditional dishes, such as sambal goreng ikan kalong and gulai ikan kalong.

How to Memorize "kalong"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'kalong', one can visualize a long fish swimming in the ocean.

2. associate
   

   - One can associate the word 'kalong' with the image of a long, slippery fish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for 'kalong' could be 'Kangaroo Lives On Green Leaves', with 'Kalong' being the first word.

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