Where does “nosy” come from?
nosy (Malagasy) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian nusa.
nosy (Malagasy): island
Definitions
- island
Ancestry of “nosy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | nusa | — |
nosy (Malagasy) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian nusa.
nosy (Malagasy): island
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | nusa | — |