"lesu" meaning in Tetum

See lesu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lusuŋ. Etymology templates: {{inh|tet|poz-pro|*lusuŋ}} Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *lusuŋ Head templates: {{head|tet|noun}} lesu
  1. large wooden mortar
    Sense id: en-lesu-tet-noun-hKLPjizh Categories (other): Tetum entries with incorrect language header

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        {
          "english": "Fetch the mortar and pestle from the neighbours, to pound coffee (beans into powder).",
          "text": "Foti lai lesu ho alu iha viziñu, atu fai kafé.",
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