"ǂHoan" meaning in English

See ǂHoan in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} ǂHoan
  1. A Khoisan language of Botswana, also called ǂHõã. Wikipedia link: ǂHoan Categories (topical): Languages Synonyms: ǂHõã

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