Where does “voanio” come from?
voanio (Malagasy) comes from Malagasy voa, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian buaq, from Proto-Austronesian buaq — fruit.
voanio (Malagasy): coconut
Ancestry of “voanio”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Malagasy | voa | fruit; seed, grain; kidney |
| 2 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | buaq | fruit |
| 3 | Proto-Austronesian | buaq | fruit |