"ice kachang" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ice + Malay kacang (“red bean”), the latter spelled in pre-1972 spelling. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ice|kacang|lang2=ms|t2=red bean}} ice + Malay kacang (“red bean”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} ice kachang (uncountable)
  1. (Singapore, Malaysia) A dessert made from crushed ice with syrup and jelly poured on top. Wikipedia link: ice kachang Tags: Malaysia, Singapore, uncountable Categories (topical): Desserts

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