"Ankole" meaning in English

See Ankole in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Nyankole Nkore. Etymology templates: {{der|en|nyn|Nkore}} Nyankole Nkore Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ankole
  1. A traditional kingdom, from the 15th century until its abolishment in 1967, in territory that later became part of the country of Uganda. Wikipedia link: Ankole Categories (place): Uganda Derived forms: Ankole-Watusi
    Sense id: en-Ankole-en-name-Vs9-TEHz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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