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单词 mahem
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Definition of mahem in English:

mahem

(also ahem)
noun məˈhɛmˈmeɪhɛm
  • The South African crowned crane, Balearica regulorum, which is predominantly slate grey with a bushy crest and has a double booming call.

Origin

Early 19th century. From Xhosa amahemu crowned cranes from ama-, plural prefix + ihemu crowned crane, probably imitative in origin; perhaps partly via Afrikaans mahem.

Definition of mahem in US English:

mahem

(also ahem)
noun
  • The South African crowned crane, Balearica regulorum, which is predominantly slate grey with a bushy crest and has a double booming call.

Origin

Early 19th century. From Xhosa amahemu crowned cranes from ama-, plural prefix + ihemu crowned crane, probably imitative in origin; perhaps partly via Afrikaans mahem.

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