sankofa bird en · NOUN
Meanings
- In Akan culture, a symbol representing a bird with head turned backwards and feet facing forward, carrying a precious egg in its mouth. It is associated with a proverb stating that it is not wrong to go back for something one has forgotten.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sankofa birds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |