egbere
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Yoruba[edit]
Etymology[edit]
The mythology associated with the type of forest spirit was only certainly influenced by the ominous crying of the galago late at night
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
egbére
- galago
- (by extension, mythology) a creature believed to live deep in the forest, wailing loudly and carrying a mat, likely influenced by the loud crying made by a bush baby/galago
- (by extension, derogatory) nuisance, annoying or loud person
Derived terms[edit]
- ké bí egbére (“to wail; to cry uncontrollably”)