Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adire

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.17 in modern English

Syllables: adire
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of traditional Yoruba tie-dyed cloth.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"These have contributed immensely to the development of many modem designs that have made adire to become acceptable as dress […]"

Etymology

Borrowed from Yoruba àdìrẹ.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does adire mean?: A type of traditional Yoruba tie-dyed cloth.
Where does adire come from?: Borrowed from Yoruba àdìrẹ.

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