What does Welwitschia mean?

Planta do deserto (Desert plant) For example: "A welwitschia vive mil anos (The welwitschia lives a thousand years)"

Where does the slang word Welwitschia come from?

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

Welwitschia

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Welwitschia definition 1

Planta do deserto (Desert plant)

"A welwitschia vive mil anos (The welwitschia lives a thousand years)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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