ẹbọra

See also: ebora and Ebora

Yoruba

Etymology

From ẹbọ +‎ ara, cognate with Igala ẹ́bọ (“deity”), Edo ẹbọ, Olukumi ẹbọ, Urhobo ẹbo (“charm”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛ̄.bɔ̄.ɾā/

Noun

ẹbọra

1. (chiefly CY) deity, divinity; earth spirit

   Synonyms: òrìṣà, imọlẹ̀

2. mythological monster or troll believed to live in forests

   Synonyms: ọ̀rọ̀, iwin