gele

American  

[ge-lee] / ˈgɛ li /

noun

plural

gele, geles

1. a head-tie or headscarf traditionally worn by Yoruba and other West African women.

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Example Sentences

The Vining Memorial Church Cathedral in Nigeria's main city Lagos was full of women in gold, green and purple headwraps known as gele, and men resplendent in white flowing robes known as agbadas for its weekly highlight, the Sunday service.

From BBC

"I used to earn decent money selling vegetables in the market," Mrs Gele says.

From BBC

Mr Wood, an independent councillor who represents Gele and Llanddulas on Conwy council, has denied any wrongdoing.

From BBC

Theresa Duru wore traditional Nigerian apparel, including a head tie, called a gele, that billowed toward the ceiling like a cumulus cloud as she busted moves and turned heads.

From New York Times

Glimmering gele head-ties wrapped like giant rose petals dot the cathedral hall.

From The Guardian