Umufu

umufu
=== Etymology ===
from uu a root meaning "strong, sturdy" plus mf a root meaning "to encircle, surround; to guard, defend"; conflated with umu, "steadfast love", derived from ame, "friendly love", based on m as a stem, in sense 3
==== Substantive ====
# a stony structure that surrounds a human settlement (e.g. a city or village) such as a wall or fence for defence
# (colloquial, by extension) a wall, a side of a room
# a compassionate, loyal, protective love, as of a mother for her child or between siblings or friends
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