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Meaning of sankofa bird | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

In Akan culture, a symbol representing a bird with head turned backwards and feet facing forward, carrying a precious egg in its mouth. It is associated with a proverb stating that it is not wrong to go back for something one has forgotten.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Sankranti Sankt Anton am Arlberg Sankt Goar Sankt Veit an der Glan Sankt Veit im Pongau sanky

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