mateka

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Garo

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Etymology

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The prefix mat- is used for many mammals. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

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mateka

  1. rabbit

Synonyms

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References

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  • Burling, R. (2003) The Language of the Modhupur Mandi (Garo) Vol. II: The Lexicon[1], Bangladesh: University of Michigan

Swahili

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Etymology

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From ma- +‎ -teka (to capture or kidnap).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

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mateka (ma class, plural only)

  1. hostage