Contionary:pembe

Ganymedian

Etymology

From Swahili pembe, inherited from Proto-Bantu [Term?]. Sense 6 derived from membe pembe, literally "member of a military wing", rhyming slang for a member of the airforce or military.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈpembe] [ˈpemb̥e]

Noun

pembe class I (plural wapembe)

1. horn (of an animal)
2. antler
3. tusk
4. angle, corner
5. wing (of an airforce or building)
6. (rhyming slang) soldier

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Derived terms

• membe pembe