Etymology

inajá

Today it means: The South American palm tree Attalea maripa (syn. Maximiliana maripa, formerly also Maximiliana regia). Full definition →

Brazilian Portuguese inajá ← Old Tupi inaîá
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  1. Old Tupi · derived frominaîá
  2. Brazilian Portuguese · borrowed frominajá
  3. English todayinajá

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese inajá, from Old Tupi inaîá.

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