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bukas

bukas is the plural of buka.

Meaning of buka

Noun (1)

buka (plural bukas)

  1. The short introduction to a gamelan piece, generally played by a single instrument in a free rhythm, with the kendhang coming in on the last few notes to set the tempo.

Noun (2)

buka (plural bukas)

  1. A kangaroo-skin cloak traditionally worn by the Noongar people of southwestern Australia.

Noun (3)

buka (plural bukas)

  1. (Nigeria) an inexpensive, quick, road-side restaurant serving Nigerian food.
    • I made a noncommittal noise and looked round the buka. It was a Saturday afternoon. The place was empty, with the bare plastic tables showing oil and grease stains.2012, Chibundu Onuzo, The Spider King’s Daughter, Faber and Faber (2013), page 164

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Questions about bukas

What is bukas the plural of?
Bukas is the plural of buka.

Words near bukas in the dictionary

  1. Bukal Norte
  2. Bukal Sur
  3. Bukalong
  4. Bukama
  5. Bukarest
  6. bukas
  7. Bukaua
  8. Bukavu
  9. Bukawa
  10. bukayo
  11. Bukayos

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