Meaning
Malawi's minor currency unit, a hundredth of a kwacha.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Chichewa tambala (“rooster”), after the rooster that appeared on the original coins in this denomination.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2024.