Group info: | Language of origin: | Arabic |
Info about origin: | known from Hang Jebat, a legendary Malay warrior hero in the 15th century, companion of Hang Tuah |
| jebat may derive from Arabic zabat, meaning musk, especially from the civet cat |
| the English word civet also derives from Arabic zabat |
Words: | zabat = the musk (scent produced by animals like the civet cat) Arabic |
Topics: | Words |
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