Voltaics
noun
1.
Gur.
adjective
1.
another word for galvanic (sense 1)
adjective
1.
of or relating to Burkina Faso, formerly known as Upper Volta
2.
denoting, belonging to, or relating to the Gur group of African languages
noun
3.
this group of languages See also Gur
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