lyuŵa

Yao

Alternative forms

  • liua (archaic)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *ìjʊ́bà.

Noun

lyuŵa class 5 (plural moŵa)

  1. sun
  2. day
    Synonym: lisiku

References

  • Ciyawo - English Dictionary: Dikishonale ja Ŵakulijiganya
  • Alick Kadango Bwanali, Jean Chavula, Stella Kachiwanda, Arnold Mboga, Ahmmardouh Mjaya, Al Mtenje, Francis Botha Njaya, Mario Thodi (2009), Mgopolela Maloŵe jwa Ciyawo‎[1], The Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS), page 97
  • Meredith Sanderson, M.R.C.S., F.R.G.S., F.R.A.I. (1922), A Yao Grammar‎[2], Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, page 175
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