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Word: nimeipata (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1977-1977
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Usage:

Suddenly the leader stops, stoops and snatches a small brownish fossilized bone fragment out of the sand. "Nimeipata, " he says in Swahili to the man beside him. "I've got it." Then, "Meave!" he calls to the wom an, who runs to join him. Together they examine the bone for a moment, replace it on the exact spot where it was found, mark it with a stake, and resume their search...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Puzzling Out Man's Ascent | 11/7/1977 | See Source »

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