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Four Fruits Nigerians Don't Know The English Name For by bigt2(m): 8:22am On Mar 04, 2016 |
Many a time, I’ve paid tribute to the inherent creativity and ingenuity of Nigerians. Nigerians are so creative that rather than find out the English names of certain fruits, they have either stuck with the traditional name or invented a new name for said fruit. Here are common examples: 1. Tropical Almonds The tropical almond can be found in many parts of Southern Nigeria. But Nigerians definitely don’t bother calling it tropical almond. This delicious fruit is referred to as “fruit" 2. Tiger Nuts The name “Tiger nut” is yet to stick to this sweet root from Northern Nigeria. Tiger nut is called its traditional name in various parts of the country; Ofio in the Southwest, Aki Hausa in the Southeast and Aya in the North. 3. Black Velvet Tamarind To undertake a fruitless (in both senses) market search, you only have to keep asking for “black velvet tamarind”. If you’re interested in enjoying the sweet-tart goodness of this fruit, please forget your “shakara” and call it “lickie lickie” like everyone else. [ 4. African Star Apple Try searching for African star apple on Google and watch the search engine struggle to come up with results. But search for “Agbalumo” and watch Google turn to superstar with numerous results . This is because Nigerians only know this fruit as Agbalumo, not as the African Star Apple. [ Source: omgvoice.com/lifestyle/4-fruits-nigerians-dont-know-english-names/ 1 Like
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Re: Four Fruits Nigerians Don't Know The English Name For by JewelRegi(f): 8:43am On Mar 04, 2016 |
Tnks @op |
Re: Four Fruits Nigerians Don't Know The English Name For by Nobody: 8:46am On Mar 04, 2016 |
Pls I know number 4 as udara not agbalumo. 1 Like |
Re: Four Fruits Nigerians Don't Know The English Name For by tpiar: 7:43pm On Mar 05, 2016 |
Agbalumo/Udara is African Cherry, not African star apple. African apple is pink. |
Re: Four Fruits Nigerians Don't Know The English Name For by pman06(m): 12:54am On Mar 06, 2016 |
Thank God we have them profs in the building.... I know almond is "fruit" though tpiar: |
Re: Four Fruits Nigerians Don't Know The English Name For by goddyjay(m): 3:51pm On Mar 06, 2016 |
Wow, learnt a lot from this, thanks op, thanks nairaland..... |
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