impi
Americannoun
plural
impies, impisnoun
Etymology
Origin of impi
1875–80; < Zulu: impi, armed force, battle
Example Sentences
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They included Impi, which dealt with the Zulu victory over the British at the battle of Isandlwana, and Scatterlings of Africa, a Top 50 hit in the UK.
From The Guardian
South Africa finally got some good possession in the sixth minute to take the lead with a try under the posts to Impi Visser, one of their stars of the tournament.
From Seattle Times
Bertish, a South African sailor and big-wave surfer, had paddled through the night and was now approaching the island under stormy skies, listening to “Impi” by Johnny Clegg and Juluka.
From New York Times
Rhinos Impi and Gugu had their horns taken after a gang of poachers took staff hostage at the Fundimvelo Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday night.
From BBC
Gugu was killed instantly but Impi survived, only to have to be put down the next morning due to his injuries.
From BBC
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