English word origin

Etymology of vasa

] From Malagasy vaza.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Any parrot of the genus Coracopsis, native to Madagascar.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

] From Malagasy vaza.

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Borrowed-form mentionvazamg

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Source etymology 2

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noun

plural of vas

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Latin vāsa.

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