mlezi

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Swahili

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Pronunciation

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  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Etymology 1

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From m- +‎ -lea (to raise a child, to care for someone) +‎ -zi.

Noun

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mlezi (m-wa class, plural walezi)

  1. nurse
  2. governess, babysitter
  3. guardian

Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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mlezi (m-mi class, plural milezi)

  1. scrofula