Associations to the word «Dahomey»

Wiktionary

DAHOMEY, proper noun. (historical) A former country in Africa, located in present-day Benin.

Dictionary definition

DAHOMEY, noun. A country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control.

Wise words

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