noun
shambo
noun
1
A style of Namibian music made by the Ovambo people, blending traditional rhythms with reggae influence.
"The radio station played shambo late into the night, mixing local rhythms with reggae basslines."
name
1
A surname of French origin.
"She traced her family name, Shambo, back to a small village in France."
How to Use Shambo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a Namibian reggae-influenced music style, or a French-derived surname.
Word Forms
Shambos plural
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Etymology
A shortened form of the French surname Archambault, with the first syllable dropped over time.