ọbọn-un-bọn-un

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Yoruba

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Onírúurú ọ̀bọ̀n-ùn-bọn-ùn

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Reduplication of ọ̀bọ̀n-ùn, ultimately from ọ̀- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ bọ̀n-ùn (of a heavy entity springing off once suddenly).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔ̀.bɔ̃̀.ũ̀.bɔ̃̄.ũ̀/

Noun

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ọ̀bọ̀n-ùn-bọn-ùn

  1. beetle
    Synonym: ìràwọ̀