ǹcha

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• nchàsoap; a substance whose lather helps lift stains off materials; soap; curdled oil preparation for eating certain foods like yam, plantain, shredded cassava, etc. It is prepared by crushing some quantity of potash stone, àkanwụ, or pouring some liquid ngù into oil, and stirring it till the oil thickens and curdles. Some condiments are added and the preparation is used as stew