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    Patwa headword

    Janga

    /JANG-uh/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Shrimp / Crayfish"
    Definition
    Freshwater shrimp or crayfish.
    Example
    "Mi making janga soup." — "I am making crayfish soup."
    Origin
    West African origin.

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