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Definition Adinkra in American English

Adinkra noun

noun
1

a symbol named after King Adinkra, used in West Africa in fabric and on other items; each symbol has a name and a meaning

Example

Adinkra are visual symbols, originally created by the Akan of Ghana and the Gyaman of Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa that represent concepts or original thoughts.

Definition Adinkra in American English