Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

serang

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.53 in modern English

Syllables
serang
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A native Indian boatswain; a lascar captain.

Indian usage

name

Alternative form of Seram (“island”).

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Etymology

From Persian سرهنگ (sarhang, “commander”).

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What does serang mean?
A native Indian boatswain; a lascar captain.
Where does serang come from?
From Persian سرهنگ (sarhang, “commander”).

How to pronounce serang

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