boubou

or bu·bu

[boo-boo]

noun

a long, loose-fitting, brightly colored garment worn by both sexes in parts of Africa.

Origin of boubou

1960–65; < French < Malinke bubu

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British Dictionary definitions for boubou

boubou

bubu

noun

a long flowing garment worn by men and women in Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and some other parts of Africa

Word Origin for boubou

a native name in Mali

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