kinara

See also: kiṉaṟa

English

A woman lighting kinara candles for Kwanzaa

Etymology

From Swahili kinara (“candlestick”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /kɪˈnɑː.ɹə/
• (US) IPA^(key): /kɪˈnɑ.ɹə/

Noun

kinara (plural kinaras)

1. A candle holder used in Kwanzaa celebrations.

Anagrams

• Karina, kirana

Swahili

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

From ki- +‎ mnara.

Noun

kinara (ki-vi class, plural vinara)

1. candlestick

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Hindi किनारा (kinārā, “edge”).

Noun

kinara (ki-vi class, plural vinara)

1. embroidery along the edge of a garment