ahidrano

Malagasy

Etymology

ahitra (“grass; herbaceous plant”) + rano (“water”). The first three senses are due to the plants growing in wet, muddy areas.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aʔiɖ͡ʐanʷ/

Noun

ahidrano

1. cockspur grass (Echinochloa crus-galli)
2. antelope grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis)
3. Burgu millet (Echinochloa stagnina)
4. alga (aquatic photosynthetic organism)