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Oya

Noun:

1. A term used in the Yoruba culture to refer to the mother of one's own parent; a grandparent.

Example sentence: My oya used to tell me stories about her childhood in Nigeria.

2. A type of Brazilian knitting technique that creates openwork patterns.

Example sentence: I learned how to do the oya knitting stitch and used it to create a beautiful shawl.

3. A Japanese word for "parent."

Example sentence: I am grateful for my oya's support throughout my life.

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