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What is the Igbo word for blue?

There is no single word for "blue" in Igbo. Instead, the Igbo language uses descriptive phrases to describe different shades of blue.

Here are some examples:

* Ọcha ǹkpụrụ: This phrase literally translates to "white like a pawpaw" and is used to describe a light blue, similar to the color of a ripe pawpaw fruit.

* Ọcha mmiri: This phrase means "water white" and describes a slightly darker blue, closer to the color of clear water.

* Ntụcha anụnụ: This phrase translates to "the color of a bird" and refers to a darker shade of blue, often associated with the color of certain birds.

You can use these phrases to describe the shade of blue you are referring to.

It's important to note that, like many languages, Igbo has a richer vocabulary for describing colors than English. This is because the cultural context and meaning of colors are more nuanced in Igbo culture.

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