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Mâte

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Portuguese definitions

  1. 1
    Spit; saliva; sputum.
  2. 2
    bot. Spiny herb of the amaranth family (Alternanthera amoena) with dyeing properties.
    Examples
    • 💬mâte ma ngómbe
  3. 3
    — ma udua.
    Examples
    • 💬mâte ma udua
  4. 4
    v. tr. e intr. To expectorate; to salivate; to spit.
    Examples
    • 💬Kuta mâte
  5. 5
    noun
    Spitting; act of spitting.
  6. 6
    adj. e sub. (I) Spitter; one who spits.
    Examples
    • 💬Mute'amâte

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