maziwa

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Swahili[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

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Etymology 1[edit]

A borrowing in Proto-Sabaki from a South Cushitic language; compare Burunge iliba, Iraqw ilwa, and within Bantu compare Kikuyu iria, Kamba ĩia.

Noun[edit]

maziwa (ma class, plural only)

  1. milk
  2. plural of ziwa (“breast”)

Etymology 2[edit]

Noun[edit]

maziwa

  1. plural of ziwa (“lake”)
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