"igqira" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} igqira
  1. (South Africa) A traditional tribal diviner or spiritual healer. Tags: South-Africa
    Sense id: en-igqira-en-noun-SGBbvKYn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South African English

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