kalamu

 

 

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kalamu

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Borrowed from Arabic قَلَم (qalam).

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kalamu (n class, plural kalamu)

1. pen (writing tool)

   Synonym: peni

2. pencil (writing tool)

Borrowed from Arabic قَلَم (qalam).

• IPA^(key): /ká.là.mũ̀/

kálàmù • (Ajami Spelling كَلَمُ or قَلَمُ)

1. pen (writing tool)

   Synonym: gègé