maasi

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See also: Maasi, 'máási, and maaşı

Pazeh

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Taiwanese Hokkien 麻糬 (môa-chî).

Noun

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maasi

  1. rice cake made from glutinous rice; muah chee; mochi

References

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  • Paul Jen-kuei Li (李壬癸), Shigeru Tsuchida (土田滋) (2001) Pazih Dictionary (巴宰語詞典), Taipei: Academia Sinica, Institute of Linguistics.

Swahili

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Etymology

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From ma- +‎ -asi (“to rebel”).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

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maasi (ma class, plural only)

  1. Alternative form of uasi (“rebellion”)
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