"camalote" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: camalotes [plural]
Etymology: From Spanish camalote, from Classical Nahuatl camalotl. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|camalote}} Spanish camalote, {{der|en|nci|camalotl}} Classical Nahuatl camalotl Head templates: {{en-noun}} camalote (plural camalotes)
  1. A floating island composed of Pontederia plants. Categories (place): Landforms
    Sense id: en-camalote-en-noun-7CljkSK7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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