Etymology

kek lapis

kek lap·is

Today it means: A layered cake, traditionally served in Sarawak, Malaysia on special occasions. Full definition →

Malay kek lapis
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  1. Malay · borrowed fromkek lapis
  2. Malay · borrowed fromkek lapis
  3. English todaykek lapis

Unadapted borrowing from Malay kek lapis (literally “layered cake”).

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