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Re: # by GMbuharii: 1:44pm On Oct 08, 2019
EmmaFantstic:
The English names for “Ewedu” leaf:
Nalta jute,
Tossa jute,
Jew's mallow.


It’s scientific name:
Corchorus olitorius.

More…just for your knowledge purpose...

In Nigeria:
In Yoruba, it is called Ewedu.

In Hausa, it is called Rama.

In Arab countries (in Middle East and North Africa), it is called Molokhia or Mulukhiyah or Malukhiyah,

In Arabic: ملوخية

In Northern Ghana, it is called Ayoyo.

In Turkey and Cyprus, it is called Molohiya or Molochas.

In Philippines, it is called Saluyot.

In Thailand it is called Bai Po.


"EWEDU", as is it popularly known by most Nigerians, is a type of leaf is used mostly for making soups but is also used in other meals in other countries.
I hope you find this brief drop useful.
A very pleasant day to you all...from the one and only EmmaFantastic.
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Re: # by Nobody: 8:48pm On Oct 08, 2019
GMbuharii:
lzaa immhotep grin
huh huh
Translate please
Re: # by Nobody: 9:04pm On Oct 08, 2019
EmmaFantastic:
huh huh
Translate please
"Onye akpana nwa agụ aka n'ọdụ; ma ọ dị ndụ, ma ọnwụrụ anwu."

"Do not touch the tail of the leopard, whether the leopard is living or dead"

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