Swahili

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Arabic خِنْزِير (ḵinzīr).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

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hanziri (n class, plural hanziri)

  1. (uncommon) pig
    Synonym: (usual term) nguruwe

Usage notes

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Used mostly in pejorative or Islamic contexts.