mankhwala
Chichewa
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /maˈᵑkʷʰá.ɽa/
Noun
mankhwála class 6
- medicine
Usage notes
This term is used both for medicine prescribed by a doctor (or witch doctor) and for any charm or treatment which is believed to enhance one's body or abilities in any way.
Derived terms
- mankhwala a nsapato