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Obi vs Oba - What's the difference?

obi | oba |

As nouns the difference between obi and oba

is that obi is a sash worn with a kimono while oba is former title of a king in Benin.

obi

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(obi)
  • A sash worn with a kimono.
  • * 1997 , Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha (Vintage 1998, p. 29)
    • The broad obi tied around her middle was orange and yellow. I'd never seen such elegant clothing.

    Etymology 2

    Alternative forms

    * obeah, obe

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a form of witchcraft originating in Africa

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    oba

    English

    Alternative forms

    *

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Former title of a king in Benin
  • Now the title of a local chief in Nigeria

    • Derived terms

    * iyoba

    References

    * OED 2nd edition 1989

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