"tombo" meaning in Afrikaans

See tombo in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Ndonga otombo. Etymology templates: {{bor|af|ng|otombo}} Ndonga otombo Head templates: {{head|af|noun|uncountable|||-|||||||||||||f2accel-form=p|f2request=1|f5accel-form=diminutive|head=}} tombo (uncountable), {{af-noun|-}} tombo (uncountable)
  1. (Namibia) tombo (a traditional sweet beer) Tags: Namibia, uncountable Categories (topical): Alcoholic beverages
    Sense id: en-tombo-af-noun-9ulR7lbL Categories (other): Afrikaans entries with incorrect language header, Namibian Afrikaans

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          "ref": "2004 April 26, “Lewe agter die tralies”, in Republikein",
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          "ref": "2020 August 11, Spotprent, Republikein",
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