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Madagascar
ma-duh-GAS-kuh
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A large island nation off the southeast coast of Africa, known for its unique wildlife.
"Most of the lemur species on Earth live only in Madagascar."
How to Use Madagascar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe island country famous for its lemurs and rainforests, off Africa's east coast.
Word Forms
Madagascars plural
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Etymology
Borrowed via French from a name recorded by Marco Polo, likely a garbled version of an Arabic place name originally referring to a different location entirely.