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Kiâla

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Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    Nail.
    Examples
    • 💬kiâla kia mulembu
  2. 2
    The hoof of pachyderms and ruminants.
  3. 3
    Each of the claws of birds of prey or carnivorous beasts.
  4. 4
    Claw.
    Examples
    • 💬kiâla kia hoji
  5. 5
    Scratch; mark or sign that results. fig.: hand; finger.
  6. 6
    End of some tools and utensils.
  7. 7
    The part of the hammer opposite the head.
    Examples
    • 💬kiâla kia nzundu
  8. 8
    The curved part of the foot of insects.
  9. 9
    Pincer or foot of crabs.
    Examples
    • 💬kiâla kia hala
  10. 10
    That which has the shape of a nail or claw.
  11. 11
    bot. Plant of the Zingiberaceae family (musa paradisiaca). Banana tree and its fruit.
    Examples
    • 💬kiâla kia'ngo

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