frasila

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Swahili

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

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frasila (n class, plural frasila)

  1. A unit of weight, about 35 pounds.
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