Etymology

khaya

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Today it means: A native house or hut. Full definition →

Wolof khaye
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khaya · noun1

From the Nguni group of languages khaya (“home”).

khaya · noun2

  1. Wolof · borrowed fromkhaye
  2. Wolof · borrowed fromkhaye
  3. English todaykhaya

Borrowed from Wolof khaye (“African mahogany tree”).

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