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alasas

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ala·​sas | \ ¦a-lə-¦säs \
plural -es

Definition of alasas

: any of several Philippine plants of the genus Pandanus

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First Known Use of alasas

1903, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alasas

Tagalog alasás

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“Alasas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alasas. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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