hanziri

Swahili

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic خِنْزِير (ḵinzīr).

Pronunciation

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Noun

hanziri class IX (plural hanziri class X)

  1. (uncommon) pig
    Synonym: (usual term) nguruwe

Usage notes

Used mostly in pejorative or Islamic contexts.

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