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PRONUNCIATION OF ADUWA

Aduwa  [ˈɑːdʊˌwɑː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ADUWA

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Aduwa is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ADUWA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Aduwa

Adwa

Adwa is a market town and separate woreda in northern Ethiopia. It is best known as the community closest to the decisive Battle of Adowa fought in 1896 with Italian troops. Notably, Ethiopian soldiers won the battle, thus being the only African nation to thwart European colonialism. Located in the Mehakelegnaw Zone of the Tigray Region, Adwa has a longitude and latitude of 14°10′N 38°54′E / 14.167°N 38.900°E / 14.167; 38.900Coordinates: 14°10′N 38°54′E / 14.167°N 38.900°E / 14.167; 38.900, and an elevation of 1907 meters. Adwa is surrounded by Adwa woreda. Adwa is home to several notable churches: Adwa Gebri'el Bet, Adwa Maryam Bet, Adwa Medhane `Alem Bete, Adwa Nigiste Saba Huletenya Dereja Timhirt Bet, and Adwa Selasse Bet. Near Adwa is Abba Garima Monastery, founded in the sixth century by one of the Nine Saints and known for its tenth century gospels. Also nearby is the village of Fremona, which had been the base of the 16th century Jesuits sent to convert Ethiopia to Catholicism.

Definition of Aduwa in the English dictionary

The definition of Aduwa in the dictionary is a town in N Ethiopia: Emperor Menelik II defeated the Italians here in 1896. Pop: 46 272 Italian name: Adua,.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ADUWA


Adowa
ˈɑːdʊˌwɑː
armoire
ɑːmˈwɑː
baignoire
ˈbenwɑː
boudoir
ˈbuːdwɑː
bourgeois
ˈbʊəʒwɑː
Chihuahua
tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː
Chippewa
ˈtʃɪpɪˌwɑː
devoir
ˈdevwɑː
Dubois
djuːˈbwɑː
fatwa
ˈfætwɑː
haniwa
ˈhɑːnɪˌwɑː
Kwa
kwɑː
memoir
ˈmɛmwɑː
noir
nwɑː
repertoire
ˈrɛpəˌtwɑː
reservoir
ˈrɛzəˌvwɑː
Seychellois
ˌseɪʃɛlˈwɑː
tous-les-mois
ˌtuːleɪˈmwɑː
wah-wah
ˈwɑːˌwɑː
wawa
ˈwɑːˌwɑː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ADUWA

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WORDS THAT END LIKE ADUWA

Adamawa
Djawa
Iowa
Kanazawa
kawa
kawakawa
Kurosawa
malwa
Ojibwa
Okinawa
Oshawa
Ottawa
pohutukawa
schwa
shwa
Sumbawa
Tarawa
tawa
twa
Warszawa

Synonyms and antonyms of Aduwa in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translator English - Chinese

Aduwa
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Aduwa
570 millions of speakers

English

Aduwa
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Aduwa
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

Aduwa
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Aduwa
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Aduwa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Aduwa
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Adoua
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aduwa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Adua
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Aduwa
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Aduwa
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aduwa
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Aduwa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Aduwa
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अदुवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Aduwa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Adua
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Aduwa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Aduwa
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Aduwa
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Aduwa
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Aduwa
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Aduwa
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Aduwa
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ADUWA»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ADUWA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Aduwa

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADUWA»

Discover the use of Aduwa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Aduwa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Research Series
Each of the four wild foods provides a roughly equal proportion of the annual income, although income from sales of aduwa is slightly higher. Aduwa, yadia, kuka and ngidido are among the most important sources of wild foods and are eaten ...
2
Taste of Nepal
Aduwa. Haaleko. Doodh. HOT GINGER MILK In this recipe, fresh ginger is simmered with milk until it releases its flavor, for a delicious, aromatic and healthy drink. It is usually served hot after dinner or before bedtime. l ('/s-inch) piece fresh  ...
Jyoti Pathak, 2007
3
Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee (1819)
Carthago, the following towns, on the banks, are passed, Boasso, Tarbo, Marmeresse, Ejujan, Tetchbrouw, Gura, Barnesoe, Uromanio, Afamkan, and Aduwa. Gura is a small state, the people of which speak the same language as those of ...
T.E. Bowdich, 2013
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Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee
Carthago, the following towns, on the banks, are passed, Boasso, Tarbo, Marmeresse, Ejujan, 'I'etchbrouw, Gura, Barnesoe, Uromanio, Afamkan, and Aduwa. Gura is a small state, the people of which speak the same language as those of ...
Thomas Edward Bowdich, 2014
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International Dictionary of Historic Places: Middle East and ...
After the Battle of Aduwa it was not long before Itah began again to cast covetous eyes on Ethiopia. As before, the Italians veiled their real purpose behind a policy of diplomacy while the British tacitly offered support. For Ethiopia, effectively ...
Trudy Ring, Robert M. Salkin, Sharon La Boda, 1996
6
Philippine Folk Literature: An Anthology
70 Pagapangwariswaris, Aduwa si Magbuton, Anda si Gulawason. Padaw piyangarokok Nang tagalyakak Nang dumaraga Antak gookan ni igot Tambongan ni labuyo. 78 Labuyo siding agbol Igot sang tunga-tunga Maburot magpamaba ...
‎2007
7
Parties and Politics in Northern Nigeria
In this instance, the district head of Munsawa, an elder brother of the Emir of Katsina, had attempted to replace Yar'Aduwa with his son (i.e. son of the D.H. of Munsawa) as Provincial President. With Yar'Aduwa, a Minister in Lagos, ...
B.J. Dudley, 2013
8
Burden of Empire: An Appraisal of Western Colonialism in ...
In that year Abyssinian warriors, well supplied with modern rifles, inflicted a decisive defeat on a strong Italian expeditionary force at Aduwa. The Italian army lost fully one-half its effective power. Italian expansionism—a policy pursued largely ...
Lewis H. Gann, Peter Duignan, 1967
9
CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names: Common Names, ...
... myrobalan d' Egypt, hagueleg Arabic: heglig, zaqqoum, balah harara North Nigeria: aduwa Sudan: guerbe hono, mourotoki, segaine, soump, taborak, tchaichot Sahara: teborak Arabia: zachun, zacon, zaqqoum, heglig East Africa: mkonga, ...
Umberto Quattrocchi, 1999
10
Test Case: Italy, Ethiopia, and the League of Nations
The northern campaign, developed by General Giuseppe Malladra, of long colonial experience, called for a limited advance to a line running from Adigrat to Enticcio to Aduwa.55 It was a first step, in agreement with the "Eritrean" conception of ...
George W. Baer, 1976

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADUWA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Aduwa is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Don't Abandon Hygiene Because Ebola Is No More'
We have one in Aduwa Gaduwa District in the FCT, Abuja. When it is completed, it will be one of the best in Africa. We are hopeful that within ... «AllAfrica.com, Jun 15»
2
Government, Companies And Our Chiefs Should Invest In Our …
... Chiefs and other community leaders, from the grass roots should develop and promote interest in our indigenous dance like, Aduwa, kpelogo ... «spyghana.com, Jun 15»
3
Bob's Book Day At Abuja
Samuel Aduwa-Oggiegbaen, praised Bob whom he described as a man of many part. "He was a senator many years back making laws with his ... «AllAfrica.com, Jun 15»
4
Nana Addo directs supporters to permit Afoko & Agyapong to enter …
... party except for the national annual delegates conference, should be convened after the Aduwa prayers to resolve the issues that we face. «spyghana.com, Jun 15»
5
Gully Erosion Project: Ogbeson Residents Jubilate
Also in the euphoria of gratitude, the Enogie of Ogbeson, HRH, Prof Aduwa Ogiegbean, who is also a Deputy Vice Chancellor in the University ... «Nigerian Observer, Feb 15»
6
PDP Duplicated Queen Ede Gully Erosion Contract – Oshiomhole
... messages from the National Project Coordinator, Mr. Chikelo Nwune, The Enogie of Ogbeson Community, HRH, Professor Aduwa Ogiegban, ... «Nigerian Observer, Feb 15»
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APC Ups the Ante, Insists on Parallel Government 'If Election is …
... Suleiman, yesterday showed that the retired general attended Elementary School Daura & Mai Aduwa from 1948 to 1952 and Middle School, ... «THISDAY Live, Jan 15»
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Royal Fathers Chide Ize-Iyamu For Decamping To PDP
Professor Aduwa Ogiegban, (the Enogie of Ogbeson), the royal father said, “Everybody that is here today is representing a community. «Nigerian Observer, May 14»
9
100 couples joined in Kaduna mass wedding
At the reception at the Shehu Yar'aduwa hall in Kaduna, the governor met with the brides and wished them a happy married life. The governor ... «Premium Times, Apr 14»
10
NYC Pharmacy And Clinic-Based Criminal Enterprise Charged With …
The corporations are Safa, Inc., 167 Street Prescription Center, Inc., Akasi Pharmacy Inc. d/b/a Familiar Pharmacy, Aduwa Pharmacy Corp., ... «WorkersCompensation.com, Jun 13»

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