ughaghe

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Yoruba

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Etymology

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From ùghá (midrib of an oilpalm frond) +‎ ighè (a root relating to the human rib). See Ijebu Yoruba ùwá (human rib), Standard Yoruba ọ̀wá (rib of palm frond), Èkìtì Yoruba ụ̀á (palm frond midrib).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ùghághè

  1. (Ondo, anatomy) Alternative form of ìghághè (rib; rib cage)
    Synonyms: ùwá, ugbáyà, ụgbáè, ẹfọ́nhà, ìhà