takamaka

English

Etymology

See tacamahac.

Noun

takamaka (plural takamakas)

1. The tropical flowering plant Calophyllum tacamahaca.

Mauritian Creole

Etymology

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

Noun

takamaka

1. the plant Calophyllum tacamahaca

References

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

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

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

Noun

takamaka

1. the plant Calophyllum tacamahaca

References

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