"amasi" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Zulu amási. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|zu|amási}} Zulu amási Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} amasi (uncountable)
  1. (South Africa) sour milk Tags: South-Africa, uncountable Synonyms: maas [South-Africa]
    Sense id: en-amasi-en-noun-PmltJGhZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South African English

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