masonjoany

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English

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Girl wearing ornamental masonjoany

Etymology

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Borrowed from Malagasy masonjoany.

Noun

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masonjoany (uncountable)

  1. A cosmetic paste and sunscreen worn as a protective and decorative mask by women and girls in Madagascar, Comoros, and Mayotte

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