Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/bataʀ

This Proto-Malayo-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Malayo-Polynesian

Alternative forms

  • *bataD, *batad

Etymology

From Proto-Austronesian *baCaʀ.

Noun

*bataʀ

  1. broomcorn millet: Panicum miliaceum

Descendants

  • Philippine
    • Kalamian
      • Agutaynen: batal
  • Malayo-Sumbawan

References

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