oware

English

Alternative forms

awari, owari, wari, warri

Etymology

Borrowed from Akan ɔware.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /əˈwɑːri/

Noun

oware (uncountable)

(games) A board game of the mancala family which originated in Africa, and is reputedly the oldest game in the world.

Translations

board game of mancala family

Akan: ɔware
French: awalé (fr), awélé (fr)

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