"Ofala" meaning in English

See Ofala in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Igbo ọfala. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ig|ọfala}} Igbo ọfala Head templates: {{en-prop}} Ofala
  1. A major festival in some Igbo communities in Nigeria, marking the anniversary of the ascension of certain royalty. Wikipedia link: Ofala Festival
    Sense id: en-Ofala-en-name-sKhG2Jyp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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