Where does “bichi” come from?

bichi (Swahili) comes from Kabuverdianu bitchu, from Portuguese Bicho, from Vulgar Latin bistius, from Latin bēstia.

bichi (Swahili): raw; unripe; fresh

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Kabuverdianu	bitchu	—
2	Portuguese	Bicho	—
3	Vulgar Latin	bistius	—
4	Latin	bēstia	—

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