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kente

Syllabification: (ken·te)
Pronunciation: /ˈkentə, -tē/

Definition of kente

noun

  • a brightly colored, banded material made in Ghana.
  • a long garment made from kente, worn loosely around the shoulders and waist.

Origin:

mid 20th century: from Twi, 'cloth'

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