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Meaning of gele | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A traditional head tie native to Yoruba women of West Africa (Nigeria, Benin and Togo).

Equivalents

Français gèle gelé
Kurdî gêle
Português gele

Examples

“At recent parades of nations women on the Indian team have worn saris, and on the Nigerian one geles. Caribbean contingents can be relied on for color.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

gelechiid gelechiine gelechioid gelee Gelendzhik Gelephu

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