gomode

Tidore
caiu gomode - c'est l'arbre de girofle
kayu gomode - the clove tree

Etymology

Possibly cognate with Ternate gaumedi and perhaps even East Makian odai. Attested as early as 1521 in Pigafetta's account.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡo.ˈmo.de/

Noun

gomode

  1. cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)

References
  • Joost Pikkert, Cheryl Pikkert, Husain Mahifa (1994) Kamus Bahasa Tidore, Indonesia, Inggris
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