shuka

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) A sash (decorative length of cloth) worn in parts of Africa.

Noun

 * 1) plants, crops

Verb

 * 1) to sow, to plant

Verb

 * 1) to descend; disembark
 * 2) to be depressed; be humiliated, be humbled

Noun
or


 * 1) sash, loincloth length of cloth used as clothing
 * 2) bedsheet

Usage notes
The secondary Ma class inflection (noun classes 5/6) is generally reserved for a longer length of cloth, and always used for bedsheets.