* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
bang kwang sengkuang bang kuang
bangkuang
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Malay:
bangkuang
definitions
noun
- Pachyrhizus erosus, a.k.a. jicama or yam bean, a plant with a large, edible tuberous root.[1]
- the tuberous root of the Pachyrhizus erosus plant, especially when used as an ingredient in cooking. It is a key ingredient in many traditional Singaporean dishes, such as popiah and kueh pie tee.
Bang Kwang is a large, climbing vine that is harvested for its starchy tuber. The tuber can be eaten raw, stir-fried, or steamed in a variety of dishes, and is most well-known as a component of Rojak and Popiah in Singapore.
— 2023 September 11. NParks - GardeningSG, Bang Kwang. https://gardeningsg.nparks.gov.sg/page-index/edible-plants/bang-kwang/
The Bangkuang is a legume that you may be familiar with – it is used in the fillings for local dishes such as Popiah, Kueh Pie Ti, and Rojak!
— 2021 August 6. NParks (Facebook). https://www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz/photos/the-bangkuang-is-a-legume-that-you-may-be-familiar-with-it-is-used-in-the-fillin/4378558325516943/?locale=ms_MY&paipv=0&eav=AfaYvYKdX2gu-zkkNI_2PekzRGq0nk_Dd3WP75g0_7PJY9F9AHOJZQE-EuHF_lAr2jQ&_rdr