noun

lalo

Lalo (noun) means a powder made from dried baobab leaves, used in West African cooking to thicken soups and stews. Example: “She stirred lalo into the pot to thicken the sauce.”

noun

A powder made from dried baobab leaves, used in West African cooking to thicken soups and stews.

"She stirred lalo into the pot to thicken the sauce."

How to use lalo

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In plain EnglishA leaf powder used as a thickener in West African soups, similar in role to okra.

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Rhymes for lalo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lalo” mean?

The word “lalo” means a powder made from dried baobab leaves, used in West African cooking to thicken soups and stews. In plain terms, a leaf powder used as a thickener in West African soups, similar in role to okra.

How do you use “lalo” in a sentence?

Here is “lalo” used in a sentence: “She stirred lalo into the pot to thicken the sauce.”

What part of speech is “lalo”?

“Lalo” is a noun.

What is the meaning of lalo?

"lalo" (noun) means a powder made from dried baobab leaves, used in West African cooking to thicken soups and stews.