bandol

See also: bàndol

Indonesian

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /ˈbandol/ [ˈban.dɔl]
  • Rhymes: -andol
  • Syllabification: ban‧dol

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Madurese [Term?].

Noun

bandol (plural bandol-bandol)

  1. intermediary, middleman

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Javanese bandhul (“weight; hanger”), most likely ultimately from Latin pendulus. Doublet of bandul.

Noun

bandol (plural bandol-bandol)

  1. a tool for weighing the catch of fish to be auctioned
  2. hook weights, usually made of lead, iron, or small stones

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Mandailing Batak [Term?].

Noun

bandol (plural bandol-bandol)

  1. seed of rubber tree.

Etymology 4

Borrowed from Javanese bandhol (“bandit chief; irresponsible; wild, untamed; impolite, insolent”).

Noun

bandol (plural bandol-bandol)

  1. bandit chief
    Synonym: benggolan

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