"Aasax" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Aasax
  1. The language (often considered to be Southern Cushitic) formerly spoken by the Asa people of Tanzania. Categories (topical): Languages
    Sense id: en-Aasax-en-name-xhqu2Uxx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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