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English
Etymology
From Basque makila.
Noun
makila (plural makilas)
- A traditional Basque walking stick with a point or blade concealed in the pommel.
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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Lingala makílá (“blood”).
Pronunciation
Noun
makila m
- (slang) blood
2016 September 18, Ceelo Squad (lyrics and music), “Tokyo (Freestyle)”:Han, j’amasse les billets, les billets, pendant que les frangins font couler le makila- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
2017 May 9, Kalash Criminel (lyrics and music), “Je ne comprends pas” (track 8), in Oyoki:
Further reading
Lingala
Noun
makílá class 6
- blood
Descendants
Spanish
Etymology
Borrowed from Basque makila.
Noun
makila f (plural makilas)
- makila
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