akịka

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See also: akika

Yoruba

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Akịka

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From a- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ kịka (partial reduplication of ka to curl up into a ball). Likely cognate with Igala átíka

Pronunciation

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Noun

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akịka

  1. (Ekiti) Alternative form of akika (pangolin); (in particular) Tree pangolin