"mitumba" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Swahili mitumba. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|mitumba}} Swahili mitumba Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mitumba (uncountable)
  1. (in parts of Africa) second-hand clothing, especially that provided by aid agencies and subsequently sold. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-mitumba-en-noun-TZL4UOqS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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