amala

  1. noun: A staple Nigerian dish made from yam flour, prepared by stirring it in hot water until it forms a smooth, stretchy dough-like consistency. It is served with a soup such as ewedu, gbegiri, and egusi.
    • Na amala and ewedu we cook for house o!
      • We made amala and ewedu at home!
    • Shey yu go chop amala, abi yu wan rice?
      • Will you eat amala or rice?
    • Dat mama dey sell amala for junction.
      • That woman sells amala at the junction.

Etymology

Loanword from Yoruba (àmàlà).

Synonyms

  • Elubo
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