kueh

British

/ ˈkɔeɪ /

noun

(functioning as singular or plural) (in Malaysia) any cake of Malay, Chinese, or Indian origin

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Etymology

Origin of kueh

from Malay

Example Sentences

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She gave a warm greeting to Law Tan, 60, who for 45 years has been working at his family’s stall making Teochew kueh, a savory cake of glutinous rice.

From Washington Post • Sep. 26, 2019

A good Nyonya woman must acquire four skills: embroidery, beadwork, cooking Nyonya food, and making Nyonya cakes, often referred to in their Hokkien name, kueh.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2017

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