HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
← Back to search

Meaning of kowee | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
kō.wéè

Definitions

a species of black and white in the family Vangidae, particularly the White-crested helmetshrike and also possibly the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher. These birds serve as a traditional omen or symbol of death or danger.

Examples

“kowéè tó ké tí kò ha, ewu ń bẹ”

If kowee bird that cries does not remedy the pain, there is danger lurking

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See all B1 Yorùbá words →

See also

Learn this word in context

See kowee used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free