Makonde

noun

Ma·​kon·​de
məˈkōn(ˌ)dā
plural Makonde or Makondes
1
a
: a Bantu-speaking people of southeastern Tanganyika Territory and northern Mozambique known especially for their sculptured masks
b
: a member of such people
2
: konde

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“Makonde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Makonde. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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