"oware" meaning in English

See oware in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /əˈwɑːri/
Etymology: Borrowed from Akan ɔware. Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|ak|ɔware|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Akan ɔware, {{bor+|en|ak|ɔware}} Borrowed from Akan ɔware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} oware (uncountable)
  1. (games) A board game of the mancala family which originated in Africa, and is reputedly the oldest game in the world. Wikipedia link: oware Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Board games, Games Synonyms: awari, owari, wari, warri Translations (board game of mancala family): ɔware (Akan), awalé (French), awélé (French)

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