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August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
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FN:
Would that be bhondo (sp) or bondo........ re: sterile coconut?
Water? Narlachen udoc
Juice?
tree? madd
inunes
This list of terms for parts of the coconut tree is from Green Aid-IV,
Green Heritage, Siolim. Does anyone have more terms related to the
coconut, both nut and tree? FN
Frond, leaf: Chudet, chud'tam
Aprical leaf: ram
Leaf bud: Kunvado, kunvalo
Leaf crown: Maathem
Leaf base, petiole: Pido
Leaflet(s): Chudti, chudteo
Leaf web, ligule(s): Pisturi, pistureo
Spathe(s): Poyee, poveo
Spadix, peduncle: Xellem
Button, immature nut: Bono
Sterile nut: Vanz
Coconut: Naal
Copra: Khobrem
Kernel: Kathli
Shell: Kotti
Fibre: Katho
Husk: Sonn
Endosperm: Morann
Seedling: Kawatho
Oil: Tel, cobrel
Toddy: Sur
Jaggery: Godd
Alcohol: Feni, maddel
Vinegar: Vinagre
Twine: Soom
Rope: Dhori, rajoo
