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• plural of fundus.

fundi

¹ British  

/ ˈfʊndiː /

noun

1. a person skilled in repairing or maintaining machinery; mechanic

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fundi ² British  

/ ˈfʊndiː /

noun

1. an expert

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Etymology

Origin of fundi¹

C20: from Swahili

Origin of fundi²

C20: from Nguni umfindisi a teacher

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Example Sentences

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fundi

Besides being guide, he is a fundi, sometimes called Fundi Asmani, or hunter.

From How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central Africa, including an account of four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone, by Henry M. Stanley by Henry M. (Henry Morton) Stanley

Hunters were now directed to proceed east and north to procure meat, because in each caravan it generally happens that there are fundi whose special trade it is to hunt for meat for the camp.

From Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent by Joel Tyler Headley

Helmholtz, has shown that the fundi of the eye are themselves, luminous, and he was able to see, in total darkness, the movement of his arm by the light of his own eyes.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Thomas Commerford Martin

The diocese of Hippo had to deal with many houses and immense fundi, upon which lived an entire population of artisans and freed-men, agricultural labourers, and even art-workers—smelters, embroiderers, chisellers on metals.

From Saint Augustin by Vincent O'Sullivan

The pupils, movements, and fundi are quite healthy.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by George Henry Makins

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