What does Lemat mean?

ለማት/ለማት (Lemat) - traditional carpet For example: "Handwoven lemat (Handwoven carpet)"

Where does the slang word Lemat come from?

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

Lemat

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Lemat definition 1

ለማት/ለማት (Lemat) - traditional carpet

"Handwoven lemat (Handwoven carpet)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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