mande

/mɑ̃d

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length in West Africa, especially in Mali and Guinea, equivalent to about 6.4 meters (21 feet)

“The ancient city was surrounded by a wall built with large stones, each one about 10 mande in length.”

Synonyms

  • fathom
  • meter

Antonyms

  • foot
  • inch