"moyo" meaning in Swahili

See moyo in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: Sw-ke-moyo.flac Forms: moyo class III [canonical], mioyo class IV [plural]
Etymology: From Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jòjò. Etymology templates: {{inh|sw|bnt-pro|*mʊ̀jòjò}} Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀jòjò Head templates: {{sw-noun|mi}} moyo class III (plural mioyo class IV)
  1. heart (organ) Synonyms: mtima
    Sense id: en-moyo-sw-noun-EluTxY4- Categories (other): Anatomy Disambiguation of Anatomy: 23 27 23 27
  2. heart (feelings and emotions, seat of the affections or sensibilities)
    Sense id: en-moyo-sw-noun-ZaL-pqnW Categories (other): Swahili entries with incorrect language header, Anatomy Disambiguation of Swahili entries with incorrect language header: 4 58 18 20 Disambiguation of Anatomy: 23 27 23 27
  3. hearts (suit of cards) Synonyms: kopa
    Sense id: en-moyo-sw-noun-fwD58TWi Categories (other): Anatomy, Card games Disambiguation of Anatomy: 23 27 23 27 Disambiguation of Card games: 5 30 53 12
  4. courage
    Sense id: en-moyo-sw-noun-RJKqvXM~ Categories (other): Anatomy Disambiguation of Anatomy: 23 27 23 27

Inflected forms

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