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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amala

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.13 in modern English

Syllables
amala
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A thick paste made from yam or cassava flour, eaten chiefly in Yoruba cuisine.

Uncountable

name

The Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

name

A female given name used in India.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Yoruba àmàlà.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: अमला

Usage

Questions

What does amala mean?
A thick paste made from yam or cassava flour, eaten chiefly in Yoruba cuisine.
Where does amala come from?
It is traced to Sanskrit.

How to pronounce amala

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