------------------------------------------------------------------------ August 25, 2009 - Goanet's 15th Anniversary
------------------------------------------------------------------------ FN: Would that be bhondo (sp) or bondo........ re: sterile coconut? Water? Narlachen udoc Juice? tree? madd inunes This list of terms for parts of the coconut tree is from Green Aid-IV, Green Heritage, Siolim. Does anyone have more terms related to the coconut, both nut and tree? FN Frond, leaf: Chudet, chud'tam Aprical leaf: ram Leaf bud: Kunvado, kunvalo Leaf crown: Maathem Leaf base, petiole: Pido Leaflet(s): Chudti, chudteo Leaf web, ligule(s): Pisturi, pistureo Spathe(s): Poyee, poveo Spadix, peduncle: Xellem Button, immature nut: Bono Sterile nut: Vanz Coconut: Naal Copra: Khobrem Kernel: Kathli Shell: Kotti Fibre: Katho Husk: Sonn Endosperm: Morann Seedling: Kawatho Oil: Tel, cobrel Toddy: Sur Jaggery: Godd Alcohol: Feni, maddel Vinegar: Vinagre Twine: Soom Rope: Dhori, rajoo