magwinya, noun

/maˈgwɪnja//maˈgwɪnjə/
Forms:
Also magwenya; plural amagwenya.
Plurals:
unchanged, amagwinya, or magwinyas.
Origin:
IsiZuluShow more From isiZulu amagwinya.
vetkoek.
2001 B. Ka Mncube in Bona Oct. 77Maybe her success is thanks to the menu – they also serve phutu, tea, amagwinya and fish.
2005 Z. Dlamini in City Press 23 Oct. 29There was food galore on offer from magwinya, atjhaar, papa, motoho and gemmer and the bar never stopped serving drinks.
2010 sharksmart.co.za (DSAE Corpus)Mahlangu’s two children..are studying at the higher education level with the money she makes from selling sweets, magwinya and cups of tea.
2013 gourmetguys.co.za (DSAE Corpus)Vetkoek / magwinya are fast selling food items since they are popular, cheap, easy to make, and easy to eat on the go.
2014 knysnasouthafrica.co.za (DSAE Corpus)Some of South Africa’s food favourites such as magwenya or vetkoek (a large yeast dumpling fried in oil)..will also be available.
2016 sowetanlive.co.za (DSAE Corpus)They wake up at 4h00 selling magwinyas and nuts till 23h00, do you call that lazy?
2021 T. Labakeng in dailymaverick.co.za 19 JulyI have to eat healthy food. No more amagwinya or fried eggs.
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