dothi

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Chichewa

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Etymology

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Unknown. Sometimes claimed to be a borrowing from English dirt, which is extremely unlikely due to the term being attested in the dictionary of Johannes Rebmann, compiled before contact with English speakers, as well due to the implosive consonant.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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dothi class 5

  1. soil