Where does “durian pulu” come from?
durian pulu (Brunei Malay) comes from Brunei Malay durian, from Proto-Malayic duri-an, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian duʀi-an, from Proto-Austronesian duʀi — thorn.
durian pulu (Brunei Malay): A type of durian; fruit of the tropical tree, Durio kutejensis, native to Borneo
Definitions
- A type of durian; fruit of the tropical tree, Durio kutejensis, native to Borneo
Ancestry of “durian pulu”, step by step
durian pulu traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Brunei Malay durian
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunei Malay | durian | durian fruit |
| 2 | Proto-Malayic | duri-an | — |
| 3 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | duʀi-an | — |
| 4 | Proto-Austronesian | duʀi | thorn |
via Brunei Malay pulu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunei Malay | pulu | — |