jikungu
noun
ji·kun·gu
\jə̇ˈku̇ŋ(ˌ)gü\
Definition of jikungu
-s
: a tropical African plant (Telfairia pedata) of the family Cucurbitaceae cultivated for its edible seeds which also yield an oil
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Origin and Etymology of jikungu
Shambala zikungu, nkungu, plural of lukungu
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