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Noun — A pungent West African seasoning made by fermenting locust beans, used to add savoury depth to soups and stews.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Yoruba word irú.

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What does “iru” mean?

The word “iru” means a pungent West African seasoning made by fermenting locust beans, used to add savoury depth to soups and stews. In plain terms, a fermented locust bean condiment common in West African cooking.

How do you use “iru” in a sentence?

Here is “iru” used in a sentence: “She added a spoonful of iru to the soup for extra flavour.”

What part of speech is “iru”?

“Iru” is a noun.

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