igbo digital

ọ̀kpū̀ àgụ̀ (awkp-oo ah-goo)

Definition (Igbo): Ọ̀kpū̀ àgụ̀ bụ okpu eji akpụ̀ akpụ̀ nke na-anọchi anya ịdị mma, amamihe, ma ọ bụ ọnọdụ dị elu n’ọha mmadụ.

Definition (English): Okpu agu is a traditional cap (often red with black patterns or embroidery) that symbolizes dignity, wisdom, and elevated social status in Igbo society.

nkọ́wa: leopard cap, chieftaincy cap

ísì: ọ̀kpū̀ | àgụ̀

ụlọ: ọ̀kpū̀ àgụ̀

Example Sentences:

• Ọ̀kammụọ bịara n’ọgbakọ ahụ yi okpu agu. – The titled man came to the gathering wearing the leopard cap.
• Na mgbede emume ahụ, ha nyere nna m okpu agu dị ka ihe nkwanye ùgwù. – At the evening ceremony, they presented my father with a leopard cap as a sign of honor.

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Semantic Domains: clothing

Parts of Speech: noun