What does Misiri mean?

Seli yɔrɔ, mosquée (Prayer place, mosque) For example: "Misiri ba bɛ dugu kɔnɔ. (There's a big mosque in town.)"

Where does the slang word Misiri come from?

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

Misiri

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Misiri definition 1

Seli yɔrɔ, mosquée (Prayer place, mosque)

"Misiri ba bɛ dugu kɔnɔ. (There's a big mosque in town.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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