sukuma wiki in English

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Etymology: Borrowed from Swahili sukuma wiki (literally “to push the week”). The vegetable is generally affordable and available all-year round in East Africa. It forms part of the staple dish in this region together with ugali. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|sw|sukuma wiki||lit=to push the week}} Borrowed from Swahili sukuma wiki (literally “to push the week”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} sukuma wiki (uncountable)

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"sukuma wiki" meaning in English

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