What does Tamarind mean?

Ntomi ji, ji kumalen (Tamarind juice, sour juice) For example: "Tamarind ka di san kalo la. (Tamarind is good in rainy season.)"

Where does the slang word Tamarind come from?

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

Tamarind

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ntomi ji, ji kumalen (Tamarind juice, sour juice)

"Tamarind ka di san kalo la. (Tamarind is good in rainy season.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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