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| Antananarivo |
the capital of Madagascar; Tananarive. |
| aye-aye |
a nocturnal lemur found in Madagascar that has shaggy dark brown fur, a long bushy tail, large ears, long clawlike fingers, and strong rodentlike teeth. |
| Comoro Islands |
a group of islands between the coast of northern Mozambique and northern Madagascar. (See Comoros.) |
| lemur |
any of several small, tree-dwelling, nocturnal mammals that have large, round eyes, a foxlike face, and a long, furry tail, and that are native to Madagascar and nearby islands. |
| Malagasy |
a native or citizen of Madagascar, or a descendant thereof. [2 definitions] |
| Mauritius |
an island country in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. |
| raffia |
a type of palm native to Madagascar, or the fiber harvested from its leafstalks, used for rope, basketweaving, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| Seychelles |
an island country in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. |
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