məˈlɑːwi

Definitions

1. proper noun

A country in Southeastern Africa, bordering Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique, formerly known as Nyasaland.

“She traveled to Malawi to volunteer at a local wildlife reserve.”

2. noun

A type of fish found in the lakes of Malawi.

“The local fishermen caught a large malawi in the lake yesterday.”

3. verb

To originate from or relate to Malawi.

“The new clothing brand malawis its designs from traditional African patterns.”