Grace Ogot: Selected Stories Glossary

Grace Ogot: Selected Stories Glossary

Mahogany

A dark wood used to make furniture.

Pangas

A bladed African tool similar to a machete.

Apprehension

An anticipation of misfortune.

Kikapu

A basket or a container.

Mzungu

In East Africa, a Mzungu is a white person.

Polygamy

The practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.

Anthropological

Relating to the study of mankind.

Kisura

A person who is described as having a beautiful face.

Harlot

A prostitute or promiscuous woman.

Sputum

A mixture of saliva and mucus.

Kisumu

A port in Kenya, Africa.

Kiswahili

Another term for the language Swahili.

Wataka nini, bwana?

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