About Goree
The name "Goree" is of African origin and is commonly associated with the island of Gorée, located off the coast of Senegal. The name is derived from the Wolof language, where "Gorée" means "pointed" or "jutting out." Gorée Island holds historical significance as a major center for the transatlantic slave trade, and the name "Goree" may evoke connections to this dark period in history.
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Here's how to represent Goree in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goree using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.