"ogogoro" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Yoruba ògógóró. A toast in celebration of two people coming tog ether as a family, to honour our ancestors and give salutation, to celebrate a life well lived, Kai-Kai. Etymology templates: {{der|en|yo|ògógóró}} Yoruba ògógóró Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ogogoro (uncountable)
  1. A strong alcoholic drink of West Africa, distilled from the juice of raffia palm trees. Wikipedia link: ogogoro Tags: uncountable
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