sukuma wiki en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Swahili sukuma wiki (literally “to push the week”), from sukuma + wiki. The vegetable is generally affordable and available all-year round in East Africa. It forms part of the staple dish in this region together with ugali.
Meanings
- (uncountable) An East African dish of greens (especially collard greens) simmered with tomatoes.
- (uncountable) collard greens