istana

/ iːˈstana /

noun

1. (in Malaysia) a royal palace

Word History and Origins

Origin of istana¹

from Malay

Example Sentences

The low white building opposite with the red-tiled roof was Istana.

From Project Gutenberg

Istana was hastily built for the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh, but it shows no traces of this.

From Project Gutenberg