Boubous

/ˈbuːbuːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of boubou; multiple long, flowing robes from West African tradition.

Etymology

Standard English plural -s added to 'boubou' (from Yoruba 'búbú'). The plural form maintains the original word's structure while following English pluralization conventions.

Kelly Says

When English borrowed 'boubou,' it became one of those words that linguists use to trace cultural exchange—you can follow trade routes and colonial history through which languages borrowed which textile words!

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