ankaran.

Brit.

/aŋˈkɑːrə/, U.S.

/æŋˈkɑrə/, West African English

/aŋˈkara/

Origin: Of uncertain origin. Perhaps a borrowing from a West African language.

Etymology: Origin uncertain, perhaps from a West African language. Perhaps compare Ankara, regional variant of the name of Accra, the capital city of Ghana ( < Nkran, the Akan name of the city).The type of fabric was introduced into West Africa by the Dutch in the 19th cent., so the word may be of European origin, but no likely etymon has been traced, nor has any connection with the name of Ankara in Turkey (see Angora n.).

A type of fabric especially popular in Nigeria and other countries in West Africa, featuring designs in bold contrasting colours, obtained by a wax printing technique in which wax is applied to both sides of the fabric. Frequently as a modifier.

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1975 Afr. Woman Nov. 34 Made in cotton ankara fabric with bold geometric designs, the outfit is ideal for casual wear.

1982 S. Adebo-Lawal Econ. for Nigeria x. 106 The government imposed a ban on the importation of lace materials. The..local textile manufacturers saw an opportunity and..raised the prices of ‘ankara’, a printed fabric hitherto only meant for the under-privileged... Ankara came into the limelight. It became the fashion.

2013 C. N. Adichie Americanah lvi. 474 The model had twirled around in an ankara skirt, a vibrant swish of blues and greens.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2022).

单词	ankara
释义	ankaran. Brit. /aŋˈkɑːrə/, U.S. /æŋˈkɑrə/, West African English /aŋˈkara/ Origin: Of uncertain origin. Perhaps a borrowing from a West African language. Etymology: Origin uncertain, perhaps from a West African language. Perhaps compare Ankara, regional variant of the name of Accra, the capital city of Ghana ( < Nkran, the Akan name of the city).The type of fabric was introduced into West Africa by the Dutch in the 19th cent., so the word may be of European origin, but no likely etymon has been traced, nor has any connection with the name of Ankara in Turkey (see Angora n.). A type of fabric especially popular in Nigeria and other countries in West Africa, featuring designs in bold contrasting colours, obtained by a wax printing technique in which wax is applied to both sides of the fabric. Frequently as a modifier. ΚΠ 1975 Afr. Woman Nov. 34 Made in cotton ankara fabric with bold geometric designs, the outfit is ideal for casual wear. 1982 S. Adebo-Lawal Econ. for Nigeria x. 106 The government imposed a ban on the importation of lace materials. The..local textile manufacturers saw an opportunity and..raised the prices of ‘ankara’, a printed fabric hitherto only meant for the under-privileged... Ankara came into the limelight. It became the fashion. 2013 C. N. Adichie Americanah lvi. 474 The model had twirled around in an ankara skirt, a vibrant swish of blues and greens. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2022). < n.1975
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