"frasila" meaning in Swahili

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Noun

Audio: Sw-ke-frasila.flac Forms: frasila class IX [canonical], frasila class X [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Omani Arabic فراسلة (farāsila), of uncertain origin, but possibly Portuguese parcela (“portion”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|sw|acx|فراسلة|tr=farāsila}} Borrowed from Omani Arabic فراسلة (farāsila), {{der|sw|pt|parcela||portion}} Portuguese parcela (“portion”) Head templates: {{sw-noun|n}} frasila class IX (plural frasila class X)
  1. A unit of weight, about 35 pounds. Categories (topical): Units of measure
    Sense id: en-frasila-sw-noun-5SZ3mL8i Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Swahili entries with incorrect language header
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