"debe" meaning in English

See debe in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: debes [plural]
Etymology: From Swahili debe. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|debe}} Swahili debe Head templates: {{en-noun}} debe (plural debes)
  1. (Kenya) A tin container used for kerosene etc. Tags: Kenya

Inflected forms

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