"shito" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈʃɪtˌoʊ/, /ˈʃiˌtoʊ/
Etymology: From Ga shito (“pepper”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|gaa|shito|t=pepper}} Ga shito (“pepper”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shito (uncountable)
  1. A spicy Ghanaian sauce made with seafood, tomatoes, garlic, peppers, and spices. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sauces Synonyms: shitor
    Sense id: en-shito-en-noun-DHKQaCku Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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      "ipa": "/ˈʃiˌtoʊ/"
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    },
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      "ipa": "/ˈʃiˌtoʊ/"
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