"ngoma" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ngomas [plural]
Etymology: From Swahili ngoma (“dance”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|ngoma||dance}} Swahili ngoma (“dance”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} ngoma (plural ngomas)
  1. A large social dancing event in parts of Africa. Derived forms: ngoma drum
    Sense id: en-ngoma-en-noun-EhF-ycq8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 10 entries

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