kalamu

Swahili

kalamu

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic قَلَم (qalam).

Pronunciation

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Noun

kalamu (n class, plural kalamu)

1. pen (writing tool)

   Synonym: peni

2. pencil (writing tool)

Yoruba

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic قَلَم (qalam).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ká.là.mũ̀/

Noun

kálàmù • (Ajami Spelling كَلَمُ or قَلَمُ)

1. pen (writing tool)

   Synonym: gègé