Nitta

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tropical tree of the genus Parkia, having edible pods and seeds, especially Parkia filicoidea or Parkia biglobosa.

    "These are the hard times, the long lingering days before the rains. Udders dry, grain reserves shot – even the insipid nitta pods in short supply."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

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"These are the hard times, the long lingering days before the rains. Udders dry, grain reserves shot – even the insipid nitta pods in short supply."

Etymology

From Fula nete, and its source, Mandingo nɛtɛ.

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