kwanza
[kwahn-zuh]
- a paper money, cupronickel coin, and monetary unit of Angola, equal to 100 lwei: replaced the escudo in 1977.
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Kwanza
Kwanzaa
or Kwan·za
[kwahn-zuh]
- a harvest festival celebrated from Dec. 26th until Jan. 1st in some African-American communities.
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Origin of Kwanzaa
First recorded in 1965–70, Kwanzaa is from the Swahili word kwanza first
Cuanza
or Kwan·za
[kwahn-zuh]
- a river in central Angola, flowing NW and W to the Atlantic Ocean. 500 miles (805 km) long.
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Historical Examples
Meanwhile the Dutch had made preparations for an advance up the Kwanza.
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In 1582 he removed to Masanganu, at the “meeting of the waters” of the Lukala and Kwanza.
The Strange Adventures of Andrew BattellAndrew Battell
South of the Kwanza is the volcanic mountain Caculo-Cabaza (3300 ft.).
kwanza
- the standard monetary unit of Angola, divided into 100 lwei
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Word Origin
from a Bantu language
Kwanzaa
- a seven-day festival beginning on Dec 26 when African-Americans celebrate family, community, and culture
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Word Origin
C20: from Swahili (matunda ya) kwanza first (fruits)
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