Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

asun

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.59 in modern English

Syllables: asun
IPA

4

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Yoruba dish made from roasted goat meat sautéed in spicy peppers and other vegetables.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Another recent addition to the restaurant's menu is 'Asun', a dish that’s made with scotch bonnet peppers and charcoaled goat meat. Again, originating in Nigeria, it’s not for the faint hearted as it's an incredible smokey and spicy dish that is usually served at parties and family gatherings."

Etymology

Borrowed from Yoruba àsun.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does asun mean?: A Yoruba dish made from roasted goat meat sautéed in spicy peppers and other vegetables.
Where does asun come from?: Borrowed from Yoruba àsun.

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