Kokama
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kokama is a noun meaning (Bechuana) A gemsbok.
Meaning
(Bechuana) A gemsbok.
More Meanings
- (India) A mangosteen.
- A variety of corn with purple kernels cultivated by the Hopi.
- A variety of grass Rottboellia cochinchinensis.
Example Sentences
Kokum, Ratdmbi, the fruit kokama, amasula, brinddo, Bom. ; Brindao, Goa.
I have heard that the Matabili have no name for this animal; but the Bechuana term is "Kokama."
Contrast of first and most recent regenerations of USDA Hopi kokoma and blue maize varieties conserved ex situ.
The Gemsbok (Oryx capensis) is sometimes called the kokama, is nearly four feet in height, and has South Africa as its habitat.
Word Forms
- kokamas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include babuina, shambock, sjambok, boma, kazonga, sambok.
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