"matoke" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /maˈtəʊkeɪ/ [UK]
Rhymes: -əʊkeɪ Etymology: From Luganda matooke. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|lg|matooke}} Luganda matooke Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} matoke (uncountable)
  1. Mashed boiled bananas or plantains, a staple food in Uganda. Wikipedia link: matoke Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Foods Synonyms: matooke, matooka
    Sense id: en-matoke-en-noun-pkypR6p- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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