takamaka

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English

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Etymology

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See tacamahac.

Noun

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takamaka (plural takamakas)

  1. The tropical flowering plant Calophyllum tacamahaca.

Mauritian Creole

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Etymology

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Originally from an Amerindian language, arriving in Mauritius by way of Portuguese

Noun

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takamaka

  1. the plant Calophyllum tacamahaca

References

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  • Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

Seychellois Creole

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Etymology

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Originally from an Amerindian language, arriving in the Seychelles by way of Portuguese

Noun

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takamaka

  1. the plant Calophyllum tacamahaca

References

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  • Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français