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oware.

A board game of the mancala family which originated in Africa, and is reputedly the oldest game in the world.

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noun/əˈwɑːri/
  1. A board game of the mancala family which originated in Africa, and is reputedly the oldest game in the world.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Akan ɔware.

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