Meaning of kaffir in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkæfər/

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  1. Noun

    kaffir

    Etymology

    late 16th century (in Kaffir (sense 2)): from Arabic kāfir‘infidel’, from kafara‘not believe’

    Definitions

    1. important for human and animal food

    Examples

    • « growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves »
  2. 2. an offensive term for any Black African

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