Mossi

[ mos-ee ]

noun

, plural Mos·sis, (especially collectively) Mos·si

1. an agricultural people of Africa living mainly in Burkina Faso.
2. Also called Mo·ré [m, uh, -, rey]. the language of the Mossi people, a Gur language of the Niger-Congo family.

Mossi

/ ˈmɒsɪ /

noun

1. -sis-si a member of a Negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in Burkina Faso: noted for their use of cowry shells as currency and for their trading skill
2. the language of this people, belonging to the Gur branch of the Niger-Congo family

Example Sentences

“He’s a contradiction,” said Mossi Raz, a leftist former lawmaker who established an unlikely rapport with Mr. Smotrich in Parliament.

From New York Times

Mossi Raz, a veteran Meretz lawmaker who lost his seat last week, also thinks that Labor and Meretz should merge.

From New York Times

“The subsidies mitigate the impact from the increase in the cost of fuel on consumer products, basic services, transportation and supplies, among others,” Mossi added.

From Reuters

Mossi Staples led the Eagles with 16 points.

From Seattle Times

“Unfortunately, this is not the government that will sign a peace agreement with the Palestinians,” said Mossi Raz, a lawmaker from the dovish Meretz party, which is part of the coalition.

From Seattle Times