mankhwala

Chichewa

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈᵑkʷʰá.ɽa/

Noun

mankhwála class 6

1. medicine

Usage notes

This term is used both for medicine prescribed by a doctor (or witch doctor) and for any charm or treatment which is believed to enhance one's body or abilities in any way.

Derived terms

• mankhwala a nsapato