English Explanatory Dictionary

Ekpe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A Nigerian male secret society.
  2. A mysterious spirit supposed to live in the jungle and preside at the society's ceremonies.
noun
  1. A member of this society.

Word forms

Ekpe Egbo Ekpes

Etymology

From Ibibio, meaning "leopard".

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