madagascar
noun
Simple meaning
An island and country off the east coast of Africa.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
mædəˈɡæskɚ
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Definition
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noun
An island and country off the east coast of Africa. Official name: Republic of Madagascar. Capital: Antananarivo.
rareobsolete
A republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
An island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa; the 4th largest island in the world
rareobsolete
A resident of Madagascar.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Compound terms
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Small lemur having its tail barred with black.
The basic unit of money in Madagascar.
Twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white flowers along the stems.
Climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe.
Commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers.
Small shrubby tree of Madagascar cultivated in tropical regions as a hedge plant and for its deep red acid fruits resembling small plums.
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Shrubby tree of Madagascar occasionally cultivated for its edible apple-shaped fruit.
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