pinang

¹

[ pi-nang ]

noun

1. the betel palm or its nut.

Pinang

²

[ pi-nang, -nahng ]

noun

1. Penang.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinang¹

Borrowed into English from Malay around 1655–65

Example Sentences

Elliot Foote, Will Teagle, Jordan Short and Steph Weisse, four Australians who were on vacation in Indonesia, had boarded a rickety longboat on Sunday for a two-hour, 45-mile journey from the island of Nias, off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, to Pinang Island.

From New York Times

They were part of a group of 12 Australians and five Indonesians in two boats who were traveling to Pinang Island, a destination known for its pristine beach and good waves for surfing.

From Seattle Times

The resort on Pinang Island later reported to the agency that the boat with 10 passengers had safely arrived later on Sunday night, but the boat that had left earlier had not been seen.

From Seattle Times

They were part of a group of 12 Australian nationals and 5 Indonesians who were traveling to Pinang Island in two boats.

From Seattle Times

The resort on Pinang Island later reported to the agency that the boat with 10 passengers had safely arrived, but the boat that had left earlier had not been seen.

From Seattle Times