stokvel

/ (ˈstɒkˌfɛl) /


noun
  1. Southern African an informal savings pool or syndicate, usually among Black people, in which funds are contributed in rotation, allowing participants lump sums for family needs (esp funerals)

Origin of stokvel

1
C20: of uncertain origin

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