Lontar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lontar is a noun meaning The palmyra or leaves of this tree as used for palm-leaf manuscripts in parts of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Meaning
The palmyra or leaves of this tree as used for palm-leaf manuscripts in parts of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Example Sentences
The technology of lontar writing in Bali, on the other hand, has never severely impeded the circulation of texts.
The nature of these powers is written in the sacred palms leaf books, the lontars, in which all sacred Balinese writings are preserved.
Word Forms
- lontars
Synonyms for lontar
Depending on context, synonyms include palmyra.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include palmyra, talipot, palmira, taliput, licuala, talipat.
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