"patana" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpætənə/ Forms: patanas [plural]
Etymology: From Sanskrit पतन (patana). The spellings patina and patena are probably by conflation. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|पतन}} Sanskrit पतन (patana) Head templates: {{en-noun}} patana (plural patanas)
  1. A type of open, hilly grassland, especially in Sri Lanka, often formed after the clearing of jungle. Synonyms: patina, patena
    Sense id: en-patana-en-noun-J6gM4FRc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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