"zami" meaning in All languages combined

See zami on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: zamis [plural]
Etymology: From French des amies. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun}} zami (plural zamis)
  1. (Jamaica, slang) A lesbian. Tags: Jamaica, slang Categories (topical): People

Noun [Louisiana Creole]

Forms: zamis [plural]
Etymology: From French ami (“friend”), compare Haitian Creole zanmi. Etymology templates: {{inh|lou|fr|ami||friend}} French ami (“friend”), {{cog|ht|zanmi}} Haitian Creole zanmi Head templates: {{head|lou|noun|plural|zamis}} zami (plural zamis)
  1. friend

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