ǂKá̦gára

ǂKá̦gára is a noun in the N|uu language, spoken in South Africa. It refers to a type of fruit, specifically the wild melon Citrullus lanatus, also known as the tsamma melon. This melon is an important food source for the N|uu people and other communities in the Kalahari Desert, particularly during dry seasons when other food sources are scarce. The ǂKá̦gára fruit provides both sustenance and hydration. The initial "ǂ" represents a dental click consonant sound. The diacritic below the 'a' indicates a specific tone in the N|uu language. The word's meaning and significance are intertwined with the cultural and ecological context of the Kalahari region.