calabash the dried, hollow shell of a gourd, used as a bowl, cup, and so on.
yam foo-foo pounded and mashed yam pulp.
cam wood a dye from a West African redwood tree that is used by women to redden their skins before decorating themselves with other patterns for special occasions.
bride-price in some cultures, money and property given to a prospective bride's family by the prospective groom and his family.
Ezinma Ekwefi and Okonkwo's daughter; meaning true beauty. She is also called Nma and Ezigbo, which mean the good one (child).
ilo the village gathering place and playing field; an area for large celebrations and special events.
making inyanga flaunting or showing off.
