‖makhulu, noun

Origin:: IsiXhosa, isiZuluShow more IsiXhosa and isiZulu umakhulu (plural omakhulu), noun prefix u- + Ma- prefix1 + -khulu great, big.

Grandmother; old woman; also used without an article, in place of a name. Cf. magogo.

1978 E. Prov. Herald 4 Mar. 8Ward Able, Olga.., passed away on 2nd March...Loving kulu of Richden and Denrich.

1981 Voice 8 July 5Sindi..wondered why Makhulu should remember her in a time of need.

Grandmother; old woman; also used without an article, in place of a name.

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