irawọ

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Yoruba[edit]

Ìràwọ̀ púpọ̀

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Proposed to derive from Proto-Yoruboid *ìlàwɔ̀, cognate with Igala ìlàwò

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

ìràwọ̀

  1. star, celestial object, celestial body
    1. asterisk (*)
      Synonym: àmì ìràwọ̀
Derived terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
  • Ayere: irawɔ

Etymology 2[edit]

Ìràwọ̀

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

ìràwọ̀

  1. beetle, specifically the scarab beetle and Goliath beetle
    Synonyms: ọ̀bọ̀n-ùn-bọn-ùn, ọlọ́bọ̀n-ùnbọn-ùn