ensimbi

Luganda

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *ncímbɪ́ (“iron; cowry”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ensíːmbi/
  • Hyphenation: e‧nsi‧mbi

Noun

ensimbi (class III, plural ensimbi, base state nsimbi, plural base state nsimbi)

  1. cowrie shell
  2. money, cash

References

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