amadou
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of amadou
1805–15; < French, Middle French, apparently noun derivative of amadouer to coax, influence by flattery. verbal derivative of Provençal, Old Provençal amadou ( r ) lover < Latin amātōr- , stem of amātor ( amateur ); name is usually explained by the conventional association between love and highly combustible substances
Example Sentences
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Players argued between themselves as Ezri Konsa - who also had a flashpoint with fans at the end - and Amadou Onana urged Emi Buendia to leave the pitch quicker as he was substituted.
From BBC
At the final whistle Amadou Onana pushed Jimoh-Aloba towards the Holte End for a series of fist bumps, each greeted by cheers from the home support.
From BBC
Amadou Onana, who has been out with a hamstring issue, was also given a late cameo off the bench and is another key player returning.
From BBC
Gallagher would have at least eased a growing midfield injury crisis, with Emery losing John McGinn on Sunday while he was already sweating on Boubacar Kamara's fitness and Amadou Onana already out.
From BBC
"This refusal constitutes a serious violation of the legal and regulatory obligations in force," Niger Transport Minister Abdourahamane Amadou said in a statement dated 6 January that has just come to light.
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