ahaana

Nyole (Uganda)

Etymology

Compare with Chichewa kamwana, Tumbuka kamwana, Yao (Africa) kamwanace, Kikuyu kaana and Herero okanatje.

Noun

ahaana class 12 (plural obwana)

  1. small or thin baby
  2. newborn baby
  3. foetus

References

  • Diprose, Martin; Musimami, Sylvester N. M. (2012), Lunyole–English Dictionary‎[1], SIL International
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