kisambu

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Kimbundu

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Kisambu

Etymology 1

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From ki- +‎ sambu.

Noun

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kisambu

  1. Augmentative of sambu, big creel
Descendants
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  • Portuguese: caçamba

Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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kisambu

  1. (obsolete) grace, forgiveness
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Etymology 3

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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kisambu

  1. contagion

References

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  • Matta, Joaquim (1893) Ensaio de Diccionario Kimbúndu-Portuguez (in Portuguese), Lisbon, Portugal: Editora Antonio Maria Pereira, pages 29-30
  • Junior, Antonio de Assis (1967) Dicionário Kimbundu-Português - Linguístico, Botânico, Histórico E Corográfico (in Portuguese), Luanda, Angola: Argente, Santos & C.a, L.da, pages 140-141