Etymology

ngoma

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Today it means: A large social dancing event in parts of Africa. Full definition →

Swahili ngoma
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  1. Swahili · borrowed fromngoma
  2. Swahili · borrowed fromngoma
  3. English todayngoma

Borrowed from Swahili ngoma (“dance”).

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