"siwa" meaning in Swahili

See siwa in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: Sw-ke-siwa.flac Forms: siwa class V [canonical], masiwa class VI [plural]
Head templates: {{sw-noun|ma}} siwa class V (plural masiwa class VI)
  1. A type of ceremonial horn made of ivory and brass or wood blown at weddings and other events. Categories (topical): Musical instruments
    Sense id: en-siwa-sw-noun-8KFL2TPq Categories (other): Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries, Swahili entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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    },
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            "Tools",
            "Art",
            "Sound",
            "Technology",
            "Culture",
            "Energy",
            "All topics",
            "Society",
            "Nature",
            "Fundamental"
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        ],
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        ],
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