kowee

Yoruba

Kowéè

Etymology

Probably Onomatopoeic

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kō.wéè/

Noun

kowéè

1. a species of black and white in the Vanga, particularly the White-crested helmetshrike and also possibly the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher. These birds serve as a traditional omen or symbol of death or danger.

   kowéè tó ké tí kò ha, ewu ń bẹ

   If kowee bird that cries does not remedy the pain, there is danger lurking

   (Yoruba saying regarding the kowee bird)