See also: Khaya

English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From the Nguni group of languages khaya (home).

Noun

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khaya (plural khayas)

  1. (South Africa, strictly) A native house or hut.
  2. (South Africa, loosely) Servants' quarters separated from the main house.
  3. (South Africa, slang) Anyone's house or home.

Etymology 2

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Borrowed from Wolof khaye (African mahogany tree).

Noun

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khaya (plural khayas)

  1. Any tree of the genus Khaya.

Anagrams

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Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit क्षय (kṣaya).

Noun

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khaya m

  1. decline, decadence
  2. destruction
  3. consumption (disease)

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Lao: ຂຍະ (kha nya, rubbish)
  • Tamil: கயம் (kayam)
  • Thai: ขยะ (kà-yà, rubbish)