pepopunda

Swahili

Alternative forms

Etymology

From pepo (“spirit, demon”) +‎ punda (“donkey”). Allegedly from the donkey-like sound made by a patient seriously ill with the disease.

Pronunciation

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Noun

pepopunda class IX (no plural)

  1. tetanus
    Synonym: tetanasi
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