frasila

Swahili

Etymology

Borrowed from Omani Arabic فراسلة (farāsila), of uncertain origin, but possibly Portuguese parcela (“portion”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

frasila class IX (plural frasila class X)

  1. A unit of weight, about 35 pounds.
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