kukang

Meanings

• noun

  A type of monkey native to Indonesia and Malaysia.

  - "Kukang merupakan jenis monyet asal Indonesia dan Malaysia."
  - "The kukang is an endangered primate species."

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Variants

List of all variants of kukang that leads to same result
kokanee , kokanees

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Etymology

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The word 'kukang' is derived from the Malay language, possibly from the Sanskrit word 'kukkura' meaning monkey.

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Trivia

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1. The kukang is also known as the long-tailed macaque or crab-eating macaque.

2. The kukang is the national animal of Malaysia.

3. The kukang is an omnivorous primate and can be found in various habitats, including rainforests and mangrove forests.

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Related Concepts

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1. Macaca: The scientific name for the kukang is Macaca fascicularis, which is a part of the Macaca genus.

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Culture

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In Indonesian and Malaysian folklore, the kukang is known as a mischievous and playful monkey. It is often depicted in traditional art and literature.

How to Memorize "kukang"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small monkey with a red face and long tail, native to Southeast Asia.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kukang' with the image of a playful monkey in Southeast Asian folklore.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'kukang' as 'Ku' for 'kuk' and 'Ang' for 'angkut' or 'carry' in Malay, as the monkey is native to the region.

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