kiazi

Swahili

Etymology

Possibly from Malay keladi (“yam”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

kiazi class VII (plural viazi class VIII)

1. potato (plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable)

Synonyms

• kiazi ulaya

Derived terms

• kiazi kikuu (“yam”)
• kiazi kitamu (“sweet potato”)
• kiazi sukari (“beet”)