ǃXóõ

Noun

ǁáa ‎(tone I, class 3, plural ǁám, diminutive ǁàu-bâ or ǁáa ʘàa, diminutive plural ǁàa-nî or ǁàu ʘʻâni)

1. species of tree, camelthorn, (Vachellia eriloba, formerly Acacia erioloba E. Meyer)

   • The gum is taboo and eating it leads to malnourishment unless ritually fed by an elder. The caterpillar is eaten. A branch of this tree provides the initiation school headrest.

2. tattoo

Usage notes

The plural is a member of Noun Class 2.

Noun

ǁáa ‎(tone I, class 3, plural ǁám, diminutive ǁáa ʘàa or ǁèĩ-nî, diminutive plural ǁàu ʘʻâni)

1. yolk

Usage notes

The plural is a member of Noun Class 2.

References

• A ǃXóõ Dictionary, ISBN 978-3-89645-869-8