Bana furakɛli fɛn, medikaman (Medicine, medication) For example: "Dokotɔrɔ ye fura sɛbɛn n ma. (The doctor prescribed medicine for me.)"

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Fura is a slang term from Mali. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mali and across Africa.

Fura

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Bana furakɛli fɛn, medikaman (Medicine, medication)

"Dokotɔrɔ ye fura sɛbɛn n ma. (The doctor prescribed medicine for me.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Fura 🇳🇪 Niger

Ruwan hatsi da nono (Millet drink with milk)

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Fura 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Millet drink (Millet drink)

"Cold fura sweet (Cold millet drink is sweet)"

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🌍 "Fura" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Fura 🇳🇪 Niger

Ruwan hatsi da nono (Millet drink with milk)

Fura 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Millet drink (Millet drink)

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