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kente

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛntə/

Definition of kente

noun

[mass noun]
  • a brightly coloured cloth consisting of separate strips sewn together, made in Ghana.
  • [count noun] a long garment made from kente, worn loosely around the shoulders and waist.

Origin:

from Akan, literally 'cloth'

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Definition of kente in the US English dictionary