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QWhat does the Berber word "ifri" mean?

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  • A Dust ✔ ✖
  • B Cave ✔ ✖
  • C Tribe ✔ ✖
  • D Land ✔ ✖
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The Berber word "ifri" means "cave." It has been suggested that the Latin name "Africa" may stem from this word, referring to cave dwellers in the region.

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