ngụ̀
noun
LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)
Meaning- locally made potash by burning the residue from palm fruit head after removing the nuts and letting the residue dry up
- potash
- A local type of salt or additive made by burning the remains of palm fruit heads.
Anyị ji ngụ̀ mee nri a.
We used potash to make this food.
Part of speechnoun
Usage noteIt is a traditional cooking ingredient used as a thickening or flavoring agent.
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