Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ó-lũ̀
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Proto-Yoruboid[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- *ó-lìlũ̀ (reduplicated form)
Etymology[edit]
From the root *lũ̀, probably referring to shining or light, a much younger root, likely innovated by Proto-Yoruboid or late stage Volta-Niger speakers (or Proto-Defoid speakers, if such a thing existed). The Yoruba descendant languages as well as Itsekiri, maintain a form consisting of a partial reduplication (*lìlũ̀) of this verb root, however it is unclear if the Proto-Yoruboid form also reflected this partial-reduplication. Compare with Ayere õnu, maybe Idoma ẹnọ̀.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
*ó-lũ̀
Proper noun[edit]
*ó-lũ̀
- the sun