noun
iru
noun
1
A pungent West African seasoning made by fermenting locust beans, used to add savoury depth to soups and stews.
"She added a spoonful of iru to the soup for extra flavour."
How to Use Iru
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fermented locust bean condiment common in West African cooking.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Yoruba word irú.