Statistics for English Words of Malay Origin

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Definition	Word	% Correct
Large mainly solitary arboreal ape with long red hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra.	Orangutan	93%
Very large flightless bird related to the emu, with a bare head and neck, a tall horny crest, and one or two coloured wattles.	Cassowary	73%
Spiny oval tropical fruit containing a creamy pulp with fetid smell.	Durian	67%
Metal disc with a turned rim, giving a resonant note when struck.	Gong	67%
Nocturnal and often highly vocal lizard which has adhesive pads on the feet to assist in climbing on smooth surfaces.	Gecko	60%
Parrot with an erectile crest, found in Australia, eastern Indonesia, and neighbouring islands.	Cockatoo	53%
Red, plum-sized tropical fruit with soft spines and a slightly acidic taste.	Rambutan	47%
Mammal found in Africa and Asia that eats ants, catching them with its long, sticky tongue.	Pangolin	27%

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