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khaya

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English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From the Nguni group of languages khaya (home).

Noun

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khaya (plural khayas)

  1. (South Africa, strictly) A native house or hut.
  2. (South Africa, loosely) Servants' quarters separated from the main house.
  3. (South Africa, slang) Anyone's house or home.

Etymology 2

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    Borrowed from Wolof khaye (African mahogany tree).

    Noun

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    khaya (plural khayas)

    1. Any tree of the genus Khaya.

    Anagrams

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    Pali

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    Alternative forms

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    Etymology

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    Inherited from Sanskrit क्षय (kṣaya).

    Noun

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    khaya m

    1. decline, decadence
    2. destruction
    3. consumption (disease)

    Declension

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    Descendants

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    • Lao: ຂຍະ (kha nya, rubbish)
    • Tamil: கயம் (kayam)
    • Thai: ขยะ (kà-yà, rubbish)