Awaros

Grade square traveled. Apparently at Nama ǀ Awa = red, and -ro-as diminutive form, so about 'Roojie', applicable to the color impression of the cup.

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Identifier
319_SKCPN
Title
Awaros
Alternative Title
Awaros
Georeference Sources
S 2015
Is Part Of
Toponymica Hottentotica: A1 (A-G)
longitude
15.5
latitude
-20.5
Measurement Accuracy
50 km radius
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
ǀAwaros
Source
eng HAACKE WHG 1976 Asst. Education Planner Note at GodanAheise Alw.
afr Haacke WHG 1976 Asst.-Onderwysbeplanner Aantekening by GODANAHEISE alw.
shortDescription
eng Rooyietjie (cup)
afr Rooietjie (koppie)
Description
eng Grade square traveled. Apparently at Nama ǀ Awa = red, and -ro-as diminutive form, so about 'Roojie', applicable to the color impression of the cup.
afr Graadvierkant afgelêi. Blykbaar by Nama ǀawa = rooi, en -ro- as diminutief- formans, dus so ongeveer 'Rooietjie', in toepassing op die kleurindruk van die koppie.
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