Malagasy

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ahidrano

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