makila

English

Etymology

From Basque makila.

Noun

makila (plural makilas)

  1. A traditional Basque walking stick with a point or blade concealed in the pommel.

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Anagrams

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Lingala makílá (blood).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.ki.la/

Noun

makila m

  1. (slang) blood
    • 2016 September 18, Ceelo Squad (lyrics and music), “Tokyo (Freestyle)”:
      Han, j’amasse les billets, les billets, pendant que les frangins font couler le makila
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
    • 2017 May 9, Kalash Criminel (lyrics and music), “Je ne comprends pas” (track 8), in Oyoki:
      Kalash Criminel c’est le makila
      On passe nos journée à esquiver les mbila
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

Further reading

Lingala

Noun

makílá class 6

  1. blood

Descendants

  • French: makila

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Basque makila.

Noun

makila f (plural makilas)

  1. makila

Alternative forms

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