"Pontianak" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Indonesian Pontianak, named for the pontianaks which were popularly thought to have once inhabited the site. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|id|Pontianak}} Indonesian Pontianak Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pontianak
  1. The capital and largest city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia Categories (place): Cities in Indonesia, Cities in West Kalimantan, Places in Indonesia, Places in West Kalimantan Synonyms: Pontianac [obsolete] Related terms: pontianac, pontianak
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