A term used in some Southeast Asian contexts for a unit of measurement or a specific type of plant, though usage varies regionally.
Likely from Malay or other Southeast Asian language origins, reflecting trade and cultural terminology from the region. The exact etymology and modern usage are uncertain due to regional variation.
Beri reminds us how many English words are actually borrowed from languages across Asia—most people don't realize how much colonial trade and exploration permanently altered our vocabulary.
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