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Table 3 Pigeonpea generic names variation across sociolinguistic groups

From: On-farm management and participatory evaluation of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millspaugh) diversity across the agro-ecological zones of the Republic of Benin

Sociolinguistic groups

Designations

Meanings

Adja

Ekloui, Kloui

Common name

Bariba, Peulh

Wotiri

Pod-producing erected tree

Biali

Tissi Tounan

Referring to cowpea

Boo

Blacia

Referring to cowpea

Fon, Mahi

Hounkoun, Kloué, Klouékoun

Referring to cowpea

Holly, Yoruba

Otini

Common name

Idaasha

Colo

Common name

Nago, Dendi

Otili

Pod-producing tree

Somba

Itoun

Referring to cowpea