lɛsi

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Lɛ́sì

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Etymology[edit]

Possibly from Yoruba ìrẹsì from English rice, cognates include Fon lɛ̌sì

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Noun[edit]

lɛ́sì (Benin)

  1. rice
    Synonym: mɔ́lìkún
    Lɛ́sì wɛ̀ é ɖù bò bɛ́ àwútùHe ate rice and became sick