caama

noun

caa·​ma
ˈkämə
plural -s
1
or less commonly cama fox
ˈkä-
: a southern African fox (Vulpes chama)
2
: cape hartebeest

Word History

Etymology

of African origin; akin to Vai ka1ma3 elephant

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of caama was in 1824

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“Caama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caama. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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