Where does the slang word Amiwo come from?

Amiwo is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Amiwo

Q: What does Amiwo mean?

Pâte de maïs rouge (Red corn paste) For example: "L'amiwo au poulet est délicieux (La pâte rouge au poulet est délicieuse/The red paste with chicken is delicious)"

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Amiwo definition 1

Pâte de maïs rouge (Red corn paste)

"L'amiwo au poulet est délicieux (La pâte rouge au poulet est délicieuse/The red paste with chicken is delicious)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Amiwo 🇹🇬 Togo

Bouillie de maïs (Corn porridge)

"Amiwo le vivi na ɖevi. (Corn porridge is good for children.)"

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Amiwo 🇹🇬 Togo

Bouillie de maïs (Corn porridge)

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