"nanga" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈnaŋə/ [UK] Forms: nangas [plural]
Etymology: From Acholi naŋa. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ach|naŋa}} Acholi naŋa Head templates: {{en-noun}} nanga (plural nangas)
  1. (music) A simple wooden harp or zither used in central and eastern Africa. Categories (topical): Musical instruments, String instruments
    Sense id: en-nanga-en-noun-XLUn-kFL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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