"pontianak" meaning in Malay

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Noun

Etymology: From portmanteau in Sanggau pontianak, ponti (“carry”) + anak (“child”). Etymology templates: {{lg|portmanteau}} portmanteau, {{bor|ms|scg|pontianak}} Sanggau pontianak, {{com|scg|ponti|anak|nocat=1|t1=carry|t2=child}} ponti (“carry”) + anak (“child”) Head templates: {{head|ms|noun}} pontianak
  1. A female vampiric ghost, said to be the spirit of a woman who died while pregnant. Categories (topical): Mythology Derived forms: Pontianak Related terms: kuntilanak
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