noun
Meaning 1
A currency of Zambia, one hundredth of a kwacha.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
ngwee
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Pronunciation
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/ɛŋˈɡwiː/
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/əŋˈɡweɪ/
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rhymes with -eɪ
noun
Meaning 2
100 ngwee equal 1 kwacha in Zambia
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: Zambian monetary unit
History
Etymology
From Chichewa ngwee (“bright”).