cadjan

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A form of parchment made from leaves of the coconut palm, formerly used in Asia. countable,uncountable
  2. A woven mat of leaves of the coconut palm, traditionally used for roofing and walls in Asia. countable,uncountable
    — As I knew I should have to build a house at Dorey, where I was going, I took with me eighty cadjans, or waterproof mats, made of pandanus leaves, to cover over my baggage on first landing, and to help to roof my house afterwards.

词形变化

cadjans plural cajan alternative cadjang alternative

词源

Borrowed from Malay kajang.
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