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Why do the igbos call the wall gecko -' agu ulo' by ketoprofen(m): 1:51pm On Dec 25, 2013
I want to ask why such a prestigious term 'agu' was used to name a mere wall gecko.
I mean, even a wall gecko gets an 'agu 'status.
Anyone?
Re: Why do the igbos call the wall gecko -' agu ulo' by RandomAfricanAm: 1:19pm On Dec 26, 2013
The Myth About Wall Geckos
https://www.nairaland.com/1241579/myth-wall-geckos
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What does 'agu ulo' mean anyway?
Re: Why do the igbos call the wall gecko -' agu ulo' by 1shortblackboy: 2:21pm On Dec 26, 2013
RandomAfricanAm: The Myth About Wall Geckos
https://www.nairaland.com/1241579/myth-wall-geckos
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What does 'agu ulo' mean anyway?
house aninmal or beast ?
Re: Why do the igbos call the wall gecko -' agu ulo' by ketoprofen(m): 5:10pm On Dec 26, 2013
1 shortblackboy: house aninmal or beast ?

No, lion of the house, for a wall gecko.
who dash monkey banana in the first place

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