Pontianak

See also: pontianak

English

Etymology

From Indonesian Pontianak, named for the pontianaks which were popularly thought to have once inhabited the site.

Proper noun

Pontianak

The capital and largest city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Alternative forms

Pontianac (obsolete)

Related terms

pontianac, pontianak

Indonesian

Etymology

From Pontianak Malay pontianak, from pintu anak air.

Proper noun

Pontianak

The capital and largest city of West Kalimantan, Indonesia

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