saliara

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Sundanese

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Etymology

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A theory suggests that the name comes from a mispronunciation of the surname De Serrière, a resident who must have introduced the plant.[1]

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /saliˈara/, [sa.liˈa.ra]

Noun

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saliara

  1. common lantana (Lantana camara)
    Synonyms: tai hayam, centé

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ "Salijara" in 'Soendaneesch-Hollandsch Woordenboek', S. Coolsma, A.W. Sijthoff's Uitgeversmaatschappij, 2nd print (1913), page 581.
    "Sommigen zeggendat deze plant aldus genoemd is naar denresident De Serrière, die ze hier en daarmoet hebben ingevoerd"
    "Some say that this plant was thus named after the resident De Serrière, who must have introduced it here and there"
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