"iru" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Yoruba irú. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|irú}} Yoruba irú Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} iru (uncountable)
  1. A West African condiment made from fermented locust beans. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-iru-en-noun-ivsF8G6n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 8 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 8 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 8 entries: 10 32 8 5 10 7 7 0 1 0 7 10 0 1 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 10 29 8 5 10 6 6 0 1 0 10 14 0 0 1
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        "A West African condiment made from fermented locust beans."
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