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Kaffir Definition

Kaf·fir (kaf′ər)

noun

  1. : in these senses, regarded as contemptuous
    1. a member of any of several Bantu-speaking peoples of S Africa
    2. Xhosa
  2. kafir
  3. South Afr. a black African: a contemptuous term

Etymology: Ar kāfir, infidel < prp. of kafara, to be irreligious

Kaffir Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lime: Get ready to treat your hands to a rich infusion of Thai kaffir lime leaves.
  • lily: This pale pink kaffir lily is excellent for the middle of a sheltered sunny, moist but well-drained border.

Browse dictionary entries near Kaffir

  1. ‹ kaffeeklatsch
  2. ‹ kaf
  3. ‹ kadi
  4. ‹ Kadesh
  5. ‹ kaddish
  6. ‹ kachina
  7. ‹ Kabyle
  8. ‹ Kabul
  9. ‹ Kabuki
  10. ‹ kabob
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