"ǁXegwi" meaning in All languages combined

See ǁXegwi on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /kɛ.ɡwi/ (note: anglicised pronunciation)
Etymology: Borrowed from ǁXegwi. Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|xeg|-|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} ǁXegwi, {{bor+|en|xeg|-}} Borrowed from ǁXegwi Head templates: {{en-prop}} ǁXegwi
  1. An extinct language formerly spoken in South Africa near the Swazi border. Categories (topical): Extinct languages

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