Bini

/ˈbɪni/ noun

Definition

A type of pasta or a reference to a people group in West Africa; possibly plural of 'bino' in some contexts.

Etymology

Could be Italian pasta terminology or reference to Bini people of Nigeria. Etymology unclear without specific context; possibly from local African language roots.

Kelly Says

This word demonstrates the challenge of global English—'bini' might mean completely different things depending on whether you're in an Italian restaurant or discussing West African ethnography, a perfect example of English as a world language.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.