Congkak

//ˈt͡ʃoʊŋkʌk// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A traditional Malay two-player mancala game in which seeds or marbles are dropped into depressions carved into a boat-shaped wooden board. uncountable

    "Competitions are also being organized by the Museum in games like congkak, gasing (top-spinning), capteh, five stones and cat’s cradle."

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sungka

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"Competitions are also being organized by the Museum in games like congkak, gasing (top-spinning), capteh, five stones and cat’s cradle."

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay congak (“mental calculations”).

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