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Japanese
Etymology
From 小松 (komatsu, “Komatsu”) + 菜 (na, “vegetable”). Said to be named after 小松川 (Komatsugawa, literally “Komatsu River”), an area in Tōkyō.
Pronunciation
Noun
小松菜 or 小松菜 • (komatsuna)
- komatsuna, Japanese mustard spinach
Usage notes
- As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
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