English meaning of the Dagbani word mahili
mahili
Adjective- damp
- cool
- fresh
- sluggish, slow of action
mahili
Noun- coolness, chilly conditions/weather
- moisture, dampness
- a corn-cake (fried in deep fat from soured batter, customary gift
to Muslim teacher for conducting prayers, &c. (in addition to money and other
gifts))