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Oxford Word of the Year 2025

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March 29, 2026
seshweshwe

(n.) A type of printed cotton fabric, originally dyed with indigo but now available in various colours, featuring intricate, usually geometric, patterns and typically used for traditional Southern African clothes or accessories.

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