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Makogai
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English
Etymology
en fj Makogai.
Pronunciation
en /makoˈŋai/
Proper noun
en proper noun
en island c/Fiji.
Translations
island of Fiji
Fijian: fj Makogai
Rarotongan: rar Makongai
Fijian
Etymology
Likely from fj mako<t:Trichospermum richii species> gai<t:light/soft yellowish colour>, alluding to the faded, yellowish appearance of the vegetation on this island.
Pronunciation
fj [makoˈŋai]
Proper noun
fj proper noun
fj island c/Fiji Makogai
References
vukavuka 309, mentions “Makogai”