mankhwala

Chichewa

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maˈᵑkʷʰá.ɽa/

Noun

mankhwála class 6

  1. medicine

Usage notes

This term is used both for medicine prescribed by a doctor (or witch doctor) and for any charm or treatment which is believed to enhance one's body or abilities in any way.

Derived terms

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