eewọ
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Yoruba[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Contraction of èwìwọ̀ (“taboo”), proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruba *ɛ̀-ɣɪ̀ɣɔ̀, from Proto-Edekiri *ɛ̀-ɣɪ̀ɣɔ̀
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
èèwọ̀
- taboo, cultural or religious prohibition.
- Personal taboos are often given to individual people early in life via the Àkọsẹ̀jayé.
- abomination
Interjection[edit]
èèwọ̀!
Descendants[edit]
- → Portuguese: euó