limas

Limas is a term used in Indonesian and Malay that means "pyramid." In geometry and education, limas refers to a pyramid, a polyhedron with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single apex. The base can be any shape; common examples include limas segitiga (triangular pyramid) and limas segiempat (square pyramid).

In cultural and architectural contexts, limas appears in descriptions of pyramid-like forms in Southeast Asia, where certain rooflines, mounded structures, or ceremonial monuments may be described as limas-shaped. The word is therefore used to convey a sense of pyramidality rather than to name a specific structure.

Limas can also appear as a surname or as part of place names in some communities, though such uses are context-dependent and not standardized across languages. When encountered, the meaning of limas typically hinges on the surrounding linguistic or cultural context.

Note that limas is distinct from Lima, the capital of Peru, which reflects a different linguistic origin. The term limas thus primarily functions as a general descriptor for pyramid-shaped forms in Southeast Asian languages, while also serving occasionally in personal or geographic names.