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kĩũmba

n. · class 7/8

  1. anything moulded or constructed, a roughly built hut, framework of hut roof constructed on ground and lifted into position, hutch trap for serval cat or leopard; 2. enclosed nest of Weaver bird, etc.; 3. (mod.) room in house; rũũmba / nyũmba n. = 1. low ridge to prevent rain-water entering hut door 2. low mound, ridge of ploughed furrow; komba/tũũmba n. = dim. of above
  2. enclosed nest of Weaver bird, &c.
  3. (mod.) room in house

Etymology: [ũmba¹]

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