Where does “musasa” come from?
musasa (Shona) comes from Nheengatu mu-, from Old Tupi mo-, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *mo-.
musasa (Shona): msasa tree; a temporary shelter made of branches
Definitions
- msasa tree; a temporary shelter made of branches
Ancestry of “musasa”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Nheengatu | mu- | — |
| 2 | Old Tupi | mo- | — |
| 3 | Proto-Tupi-Guarani | *mo- | — |
Words derived from “musasa”