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Garo
Etymology
The prefix mat- is used for many mammals. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Noun
mateka
- rabbit
Synonyms
References
- Burling, R. (2003) The Language of the Modhupur Mandi (Garo) Vol. II: The Lexicon, Bangladesh: University of Michigan
Swahili
Etymology
From ma- + -teka (“to capture or kidnap”).
Pronunciation
Noun
mateka (ma class, plural only)
- hostage