Where does “joka” come from?
joka (Swahili) comes from Swahili nyoka, from Proto-Bantu njókà — snake; intestinal worm.
joka (Swahili): Augmentative of nyoka: serpent
Definitions
- Augmentative of nyoka: serpent
Ancestry of “joka”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Swahili | nyoka | snake; worm |
| 2 | Proto-Bantu | njókà | snake; intestinal worm |