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mameen₂
/mamɔʔɔn/
 
n.
Areca_catechu_L.
beetle-nut palm
Cult. It is usually used by the Matigsalug elders, they usually put it with lime and beetle leaves then they chew. According to them it will keep their teeth to be strong and healthy.
Eng. beetle-nut palm
Tag. bunga de china
Ceb. mama
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M
 
Created: 01/Sep/2009
Updated by: QDL
Last updated: 16/Jun/2010