Widara

from sanskerta

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From sanskerta

Definition

A thorny tree that produces small, round fruits, often consumed fresh or processed into candied fruit.

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit 'badara', referring to the Ziziphus mauritiana tree. The word underwent phonetic assimilation in Nusantara languages to become 'widara' or 'bidara', maintaining its original meaning as a thorny shrub that produces small fruits.

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