"moimoi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moinmoin [alternative], moi moi [alternative], moin moin [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Yoruba mọ́ínmọ́ín. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|yo|mọ́ínmọ́ín}} Borrowed from Yoruba mọ́ínmọ́ín Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} moimoi (uncountable)
  1. (Nigeria) A Yoruba steamed or boiled pudding made from black-eyed beans. Tags: Nigeria, uncountable

Alternative forms

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