Complete Definition of "khaya"

English
Etymology
From the Nguni group of languages khaya: home.

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ�|-eɪ�

Noun
en-noun2|khaya|khayas
#(Properly) A native house or hut.
#(used loosely) Servant's quarters separated from the main house.
#Slang Anyone's house or home.
Category:South African English

ru:khaya

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