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Take a look at these highlights from Oxford, chosen for you from across our publishing.

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October 6, 2025
adire

(n.) A type of fabric produced mainly in south-western Nigeria, featuring patterns obtained by applying indigo or other dyes using various resist-dyeing techniques.

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