Etymology

kacang puteh

Today it means: Assorted nuts, crackers, legumes and murukku, traditionally sold by Indian vendors in paper cones. Full definition →

Malay kacang putih
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The story

  1. Malay · borrowed fromkacang putih
  2. English todaykacang puteh

From Malay kacang putih or kacang puteh (1924-1972 spelling), meaning “white nuts”, originally referring to chickpeas.

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