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khaya - What does it mean?

Definition of 'khaya'

English

Etymology 1

From the Nguni group of languages

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A native house or hut.
  • Servant's quarters separated from the main house.
  • Anyone's house or home.
  • English terms derived from Bantu languages

    Etymology 2

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    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Any tree of the genus Khaya .
  • Similar to 'khaya'

    kawa, kaya, kehua, kioea