What does Kanwu mean?

Potasse traditionnelle (Traditional potash) For example: "Un peu de kanwu dans la sauce (Un peu de potasse dans la sauce/A bit of potash in the sauce)"

Where does the slang word Kanwu come from?

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

Kanwu

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kanwu definition 1

Potasse traditionnelle (Traditional potash)

"Un peu de kanwu dans la sauce (Un peu de potasse dans la sauce/A bit of potash in the sauce)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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