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Originally Posted by aerosick
..... cockatua. ..... "sarimanok" bird.
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Hullo Billy,
- The original meaning of 'sarimanok' was 'essentially/fundamentally bird', referring to the pommel's general shape.
- As for 'cockatua', the original meaning was 'spiny parrot', referring to the head-plumage, which resembles spines/spikes.
Best,