namaqua

1 of 2

noun (1)

na·​ma·​qua
nəˈmäkwə
plural -s
: a long-tailed African dove (Oena capensis)

Namaqua

2 of 2

noun (2)

"
variants or Namaquan
-wən
plural -s
: nama

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

from Namaqualand, coast region in southwestern Africa

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“Namaqua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namaqua. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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