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Definitions of "Chalwa"


1. Chalwa


English Translation

Chalice


Definition

A type of smoking pipe mainly used as Rasta rites.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi wah fi load up di chalwa
English: I want to load up the Chalice


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



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