"kowee" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Yoruba]

IPA: /kō.wéè/ Forms: kowéè [canonical]
Etymology: Probably Onomatopoeic Etymology templates: {{onomatopeic|yo}} Onomatopoeic Head templates: {{head|yo|noun|head=kowéè|head2=}} kowéè, {{yo-pos|noun|kowéè|}} kowéè, {{yo-noun|kowéè}} kowéè
  1. a species of black and white in the Vanga, particularly the White-crested helmetshrike and also possibly the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher. These birds serve as a traditional omen or symbol of death or danger. Categories (lifeform): Birds
    Sense id: en-kowee-yo-noun-W2OJiEOd Categories (other): Yoruba entries with incorrect language header, Yoruba onomatopoeias

Download JSON data for kowee meaning in All languages combined (1.7kB)

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