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ígù

igù

Standard Igbo

Noun

寃葉

1.palm frond

Example

Ewu a na-eso m maka eji m igu.

Ewu a na-eso m maka eji m igu.

This goat is following me because I have palm fronds.

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ógùgù

ogùgù

Standard Igbo
AgricultureBotany

Noun

1.stripped midrib of palm fronds

Example

Ogugu a toro ogologo.

Ogugu a toro ogologo.

This stripped midrib of palm frond is long.

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ákïrïká

akịrịka

Standard Igbo
Botany

Noun

1.thatch, especially those made from palm fronds

Example

N'oge gboo, a na-eji akịrịka ekpuchi ụlọ.

N'oge gboo, a na-eji akịrịka ekpuchi ụlọ.

In the olden days, thatch was used to cover houses.

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ǫmü

ọ̀mụ

Standard Igbo
AgricultureCulture

Noun

1.young and fresh palm fronds, particularly light green in color

Example

N'omenaala Igbo, a na-eji ọmụ̣ egosipụta nsọ.

N'omenaala Igbo, a na-eji ọmụ̣ egosipụta nsọ.

In Igbo culture, young palm fronds are used to symbolize sacredness.

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Nsịbịdị - 1 found

Pronunciation:

ǫmụ́

Definitions:

1.tender palm frond [used symbolically and ritually]

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