"accra" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈækɹə/ Forms: accras [plural], akra [alternative]
Etymology: From Yoruba àkàrà or a neighboring West African language. Doublet of akara. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|àkàrà}} Yoruba àkàrà, {{doublet|en|akara}} Doublet of akara Head templates: {{en-noun}} accra (plural accras)
  1. A spicy fritter, originally from Ghana but now typically from Haiti.
    Sense id: en-accra-en-noun-cWFQ23JH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Foods

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Alternative forms

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