Dagbanli Dictionary Pages

Noun

kiŋkaŋa zaɣsigu

Ficus sp. A tree whose leaves cause itching. The roots are very popular for medicine and as a result, trees are rather rare in the Tamale area.

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What does “kiŋkaŋa zaɣsigu” mean in Dagbani?

Ficus sp. A tree whose leaves cause itching. The roots are very popular for medicine and as a result, trees are rather rare in the Tamale area.

Also spelled Dagbanli — both spellings refer to the same Mabia (Gur) language spoken in northern Ghana.

Forms

kiŋkaŋa saɣsigu

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kiŋkaŋa zaɣsisi

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Meanings

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Ficus sp. A tree whose leaves cause itching. The roots are very popular for medicine and as a result, trees are rather rare in the Tamale area.

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