Each entry in the dictionary database is considered a single Drupal node. The node then can have any number of properties.

The components of an entry

• Node, defined by the kasahorow Database Publisher module
  • Word / Phrase
    • Plural form
    • Alternate singular spellings
    • Alternate plural spellings
  • Headword (hidden from ordinary viewers; used to locate the entry and dictate its alphabetical position)
  • Definition
  • Example
  • Notes
  • Linked language translation of definition
  • Linked language translation of example
  • Linked language translation of notes
• Taxonomies, defined by the Taxonomy module
  • Applies to all dictionary database node types
    • Part of Speech [ Designated as primary taxonomy vocabulary ]
    • Terminology
    • Scientific classification
  • Applies to only Swahili
    • Noun class/ Verb type
    • Adjective and pronoun forms for noun classes
    • Swahili Dialects: Chi-Chifundi, Chijomvu, Kiamu, Kimakunduchi, Kimgao, Kimrima, Kimvita, Kingare, Kingozi, Kingwana, Kipate, Kipemba, Kisiu, Kitanga, Kitikuu, Kitumbatu, Kiunguja, Kivumba, Sheng, dialectical (unspecified), archaic, obsolete, recent
    • Source languages for loanwords
• Bilingual linking
  • Other dictionary databases
    • PALDO English dictionary database
    • PALDO Swahili dictionary database (self)
  • Types of linking
    • External links (Cross-language synonyms)
    • Derived word
    • Related word
    • Antonyms
• File attachments [ audio (mp3) | photo (png, jpg, gif) | video (flv) ]