Beninese

Beninese
/beuh neen"eez, -ees, ben'euh neez", -nees"/, adj., n., pl. Beninese.
adj.
1. of or pertaining to the republic of Benin.
n.
2. a native or inhabitant of Benin.
[BENIN + -ESE]

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