Accra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The capital city of Ghana.
noun
  1. A spicy fritter, originally from Ghana but now typically from Haiti.

Pronunciation

/əˈkɹɑ/ /ˈæk.ɹə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Accra.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Accra2.wav /ˈækɹə/

Word forms

Accra accras akra

Etymology

Borrowed from Akan Nkran (“Accra”), from Akan nkran (“ant”), a reference to the numerous anthills seen in the countryside around Accra.

Derived words

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