Sadza

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of nshima (“maize porridge”). Zimbabwe, uncountable

    "Locals would speak sorrowfully about the state of affairs, often while nursing their sole plate of sadza (maize porridge) for the day."

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nshima

Example

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"Maize is used to make a popular, thick porridge called sadza, made of corn meal and served with relish."

Etymology

From Shona sadza.

Related phrases

stiff porridge

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