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Betsimisaraka

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Etymology

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Proper noun

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Betsimisaraka f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Pyralidae – snout moths of Madagascar; synonym of Nhoabe.

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Noun

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Betsimisaraka pl (plural only)

  1. A large ethnic group of Madagascar.

Proper noun

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Betsimisaraka

  1. The language of these people.
  2. The region in eastern Madagascar inhabited by these people.