"Adamawa" meaning in English

See Adamawa in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Fula Adamawa Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ff|Adamawa}} Fula Adamawa Head templates: {{en-prop}} Adamawa
  1. A state of Nigeria in the North East geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Yola. Categories (place): Adamawa State, Nigeria, Places in Nigeria, States of Nigeria Derived forms: Adamawa-Eastern, Adamawa-Ubangi
    Sense id: en-Adamawa-en-name-x702gLZM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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