Malay
There are also a few words from the Malay language. Malay words for edible fruits were introduced during the colonial period by traders. The same terminology is shared with Sinhalese.
| Word | Meaning | Original form |
|---|---|---|
| maṅkostīn* | Type of Fruit | Mangosteen |
| ramputan* | A type of fruit | Rambutan |
| rempa* (rarely used) | Curry mix | Rempa |
| totol * | A type of sweetmeat | dodol |
| tūriyan* | Type of Fruit | Durian |
Read more about this topic: Loan Words In Sri Lankan Tamil