"moocha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moochas [plural]
Etymology: From Zulu unmutsha. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|zu|unmutsha}} Zulu unmutsha Head templates: {{en-noun}} moocha (plural moochas)
  1. A loincloth made from animals' tails or strips of skin; part of the traditional dress of Zulu males.
    Sense id: en-moocha-en-noun-8oUgESJe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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