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Definition of pisang in English:

pisang

Pronunciation /pɪˈsaŋ/

noun

  • A banana; a plantain; (also) a plant of either fruit. Now chiefly in reference to Malay and Indonesian cuisine.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Davies (1625–1693), translator. From Malay pisang, pissang.