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Olduvai

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English

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Etymology

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From Maasai Olduvai (“the place of the wild sisal (“Sansevieria”)”).

Proper noun

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Olduvai

  1. Ellipsis of Olduvai Gorge.
  2. Ellipsis of Olduvai hominid.
  3. Ellipsis of Olduvai technology. (Oldowan)

Derived terms

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Maasai

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Etymology

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From being a location where wild Sansevieria (“sisal”) grows or once grew.

Proper noun

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Olduvai

  1. A placename, Olduvai

Descendants

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  • English: Olduvai
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