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Igbo
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NGIgbo
Ọnwa[oh-nwah]
Noun
Moon
“Ọnwa na-enwu.”
The moon is shining.
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NGIgbo
ofalaAppears in an example
noun
An ofala is a traditional ceremony or festival celebrated by an Igbo ruler or monarch. It usually marks the anniversary of their coronation.
“Eze ga-eme ofala ya n'ọnwa na-abịa.”
The king will perform his ofala next month.
Also means
Festival
Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.
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NGIgbo
Jenụwarị̀Appears in an example
proper noun
This is the name of the first month of the calendar year.
“Jenụwarị̀ bụ ọnwa mbụ n'afọ.”
January is the first month of the year.
Also means
the first month of the year: January
January
Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.
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