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mahewu

British  
/ -ˈxe-, maˈhewʊ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of mahewu

from Xhosa amarewu

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