Louisiana Creole

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Pronunciation

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Adjective

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nwar

  1. Alternative form of nwa (black; dark)

Noun

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nwar

  1. Alternative form of nwa (Black person)

See also

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Colors in Louisiana Creole · koulær-yé (layout · text)
     blan      gri      nwa, nwar
             rouj              zoranj; brun, maron              jonn, jònn
                          , vèr, vær, væt              fonsé
             sèrsèl                           blé, ble
             vyolé, vyolèt              lila              ròz, roz

Maltese

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Root
n-w-r
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Etymology

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From Arabic نُوَّارَ (nuwwāra).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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nwar m (collective, singulative nwara, plural nwawar or nwajjar, paucal nwariet)

  1. (archaic) blossom
    Synonyms: fjur, (dated) żahar

Mauritian Creole

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Etymology

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From French noir.

Adjective

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nwar

  1. black

References

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  • Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

Seychellois Creole

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Etymology

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From French noir.

Adjective

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nwar

  1. black

References

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  • Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français