"oware" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /əˈwɑːri/
Etymology: Borrowed from Akan ɔware. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|ak|ɔware}} Borrowed from Akan ɔware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} oware (uncountable)
  1. (games) A board game of the mancala family which originated in Africa, and is reputedly the oldest game in the world. Wikipedia link: oware Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Board games, Games Synonyms: awari, owari, wari, warri Translations (board game of mancala family): ɔware (Akan), awalé (French), awélé (French)

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