Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɔ́-wɔ̀

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This Proto-Yoruboid entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Yoruboid

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Etymology

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Equivalent to *ɔ́- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ *wɔ̀, ultimately from *wɔ̀ (to sweep), potentially related to wọ̀ (to scoop out). Possibly cognate with Edo owẹe

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*ɔ́-wɔ̀

  1. broom

Descendants

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