English edit

Etymology edit

From Zulu.

Noun edit

mahewu (uncountable)

  1. A sour beverage from Africa, made from cornmeal.
    • 2018, Tsitsi Dangarembga, This Mournable Body, Faber & Faber (2020), page 351:
      “Do you know,” Tracey says to the Bachmanns as the guests are [] offered sweet fizzy drinks, rich tii hobvu, a gourd of mahewu, or a glass of chilled sparkling wine.