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Katari

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Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    Common dog (among the Ganguelas). V. kabiri.
  2. 2
    botany
    Plant of the ebony family (Ebenaceae). V. mualala.
  3. 3
    • Apocynaceous plant of the hypogynous family (Diplorhynchos psilopus), which exudes a milky sap
    • Climbing plant with rubber-bearing latex. V. mĂşri.
    Examples
    • đź’¬katarimbulu
  4. 4
    • hist. Stone pillar beside which criminals were exposed and punished
    • Pillory, place of punishment.
    • top. Former neighbourhood, now Largo do Pelourinho, in the city of Luanda.
    Examples
    • đź’¬katarika balanga
  5. 5
    Ferule; instrument used to strike the hands.
    Examples
    • đź’¬katarika jinguia

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