ojuju

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Yoruba[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably from o- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ juju (“partial reduplication of ju "to be infected with pus"”). Compare with Olukumi ózúzú

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ō.d͡ʒū.d͡ʒū/

Noun[edit]

ojuju

  1. (pathology) chronic ulcer

Usage notes[edit]

  • This form is primarily used by speakers of Ekiti, see ooju for the more common form in Standard Yoruba

Related terms[edit]

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