lamba

1 of 2

noun (1)

lam·​ba

ˈlambə,

ˈläm-

plural -s

: a large wrap resembling a shawl that is worn by natives of Madagascar and is made of various fabrics in solid colors or patterns

Lamba

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural Lamba or Lambas

1

a

: a Bantu people of northern Rhodesia

b

: a member of the Lamba people

2

: a Bantu language of the Lamba people

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Malagasy

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Rhymes for lamba

• gamba
• kamba
• dicamba