Pontianak

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Indonesian Pontianak, named for the pontianaks which were popularly thought to have once inhabited the site.

Proper noun[edit]

Pontianak

  1. The capital and largest city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia

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Indonesian[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Pontianak Malay pontianak, from pintu anak air.

Proper noun[edit]

Pontianak

  1. The capital and largest city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia