"mkeka" meaning in All languages combined

See mkeka on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mkekas [plural]
Etymology: From Swahili mkeka. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|mkeka}} Swahili mkeka Head templates: {{en-noun}} mkeka (plural mkekas)
  1. The decorative mat on which ceremonial symbols are laid out during Kwanzaa celebrations.
    Sense id: en-mkeka-en-noun-51Efxsu4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries

Noun [Swahili]

Audio: Sw-ke-mkeka.flac Forms: mikeka [plural]
Head templates: {{head|sw|noun|head=}} mkeka, {{sw-noun|mi}} mkeka (m-mi class, plural mikeka)
  1. plaited mat Tags: class-3, class-4 Categories (topical): Bedding

Inflected forms

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