What does Cahora Bassa mean?

Barragem de Cahora Bassa (Cahora Bassa Dam) For example: "A Cahora Bassa ilumina Moçambique (Cahora Bassa lights Mozambique)"

Where does the slang word Cahora Bassa come from?

Cahora Bassa is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Cahora Bassa

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Barragem de Cahora Bassa (Cahora Bassa Dam)

"A Cahora Bassa ilumina Moçambique (Cahora Bassa lights Mozambique)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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