kamwanace

Yao

Etymology

From ka- (“diminutive prefix”) +‎ mwanace (“child”). Compare Chichewa kamwana, Tumbuka kamwana, Nyole (Uganda) ahaana, Kikuyu kaana, and Herero okanatje.

Noun

kamwanace class 12 (plural tuŵanace)

  1. diminutive of mwanace
    1. baby.
    2. toddler.
    3. little child.
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