takamaka

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

See tacamahac.

Noun[edit]

takamaka (plural takamakas)

  1. The tropical flowering plant Calophyllum tacamahaca.

Mauritian Creole[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

takamaka

  1. the plant Calophyllum tacamahaca

References[edit]

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

Seychellois Creole[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

takamaka

  1. the plant Calophyllum tacamahaca

References[edit]

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