pula

/puːlɑː/

UK: /pʊlə/

pula

English Noun
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Definition

Rain, used as an expression of greeting or good luck.

Etymology

From Tswana pula, Northern Sotho pula, and Sotho pula (“rain”), all from Proto-Bantu *mbúdà.

Example Sentences

  • "Given under my hand and the Public Seal at Gaborone this 31st day of March, 2020. / PULA!"
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