"adire" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Yoruba àdìrẹ. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|àdìrẹ}} Yoruba àdìrẹ Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} adire (uncountable)
  1. (Nigeria) A type of traditional Yoruba tie-dyed cloth. Tags: Nigeria, uncountable
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