"gele" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gele [plural], geles [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Yoruba gèlè. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|yo|gèlè}} Borrowed from Yoruba gèlè Head templates: {{en-noun|gele|geles}} gele (plural gele or geles)
  1. A traditional head tie native to Yoruba women of West Africa (Nigeria, Benin and Togo). Categories (topical): Headwear Synonyms: gelee
    Sense id: en-gele-en-noun-1IyDc0mv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 14 entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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          "West Africa",
          "West Africa"
        ],
        [
          "Nigeria",
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