noun
iru
Iru (noun) means a pungent West African seasoning made by fermenting locust beans, used to add savoury depth to soups and stews. Example: “She added a spoonful of iru to the soup for extra flavour.”
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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.
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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.
What is the meaning of iru?
"iru" (noun) means a pungent West African seasoning made by fermenting locust beans, used to add savoury depth to soups and stews.
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