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mahewu

/ maˈhewʊ; -ˈxe- /

noun

  1. (in South Africa) fermented liquid mealie-meal porridge, used as a stimulant, esp by Black Africans


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mahewu1

from Xhosa amarewu

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