a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years
"Travelers often visit Mali to explore its ancient cities and learn about the vast empire that once dominated the region."
A member of a caste in South Asia whose traditional occupation is gardening; hence, any native gardener.
"He checked his pocket to see if he still had enough mali to buy lunch."
Money, cash.
"The chili peppers in this dish provide just enough mali to make your mouth tingle without making you sweat."
Usage: Mali refers specifically to a professional gardener or nurseryman from the Indian subcontinent who specializes in cultivating plants and flowers. Use this term when identifying someone with that specific regional background and trade rather than using generic words like "gardener" if cultural precision is needed.
A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Mali.
"The mali from Mogadishu spoke fluent Swahili while traveling through East Africa."
A Somali
The word comes from the Mali Empire, which took its name from the Mandinka or Dyula words for "hippopotamus." Originally, it simply meant this large aquatic animal.