"njahi" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Cf. Kikuyu njahĩ (“hyacinth bean(s)”). Etymology templates: {{cog|ki|njahĩ||hyacinth bean(s)}} Kikuyu njahĩ (“hyacinth bean(s)”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} njahi
  1. A type of black bean grown in Kenya, hyacinth bean or lablab (Lablab purpureus). Categories (lifeform): Phaseoleae tribe plants
    Sense id: en-njahi-en-noun-uN4-jWfo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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