sukuma wiki

See also: sukumawiki

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Swahili sukuma wiki (literally “to push the week”). The vegetable is generally affordable and available all-year round in East Africa. It forms part of the staple dish in this region together with ugali.

Noun

sukuma wiki (uncountable)

  1. An East African dish of greens (especially collard greens) simmered with tomatoes.
  2. collard greens

Swahili

Etymology

Literally, “to push the week” (or "to stretch the week"). The vegetable is generally affordable and available all-year round in East Africa. It forms part of the staple dish in this region together with ugali.

Pronunciation

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Noun

sukuma wiki class ? (plural [please provide])

  1. sukuma wiki

Descendants

  • → English: sukuma wiki
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