"tombo" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ndonga otombo. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ng|otombo}} Ndonga otombo Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tombo (uncountable)
  1. (Namibia) A traditional sweet beer made from the bamboo palm. Tags: Namibia, uncountable Categories (topical): Alcoholic beverages
    Sense id: en-tombo-en-noun-yVokGI7G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Namibian English

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