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msasa

Pronunciation: /(ə)mˈsɑːsə/
Definition of msasa

noun

  • a tree of central Africa (especially Zimbabwe), with fragrant white flowers and compound leaves which are crimson and bronze in spring.
    • Brachystegia spiciformis, family Leguminosae

Origin:

early 20th century: from Shona

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