kúrékùré
noun
/kú.ɾé.kù.ɾé/
kúékùé (alternative)
Definitions
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A supernatural forest or tree creature
Similar wordsiwinnoun 3 entries are spelled “iwin”, and the list this came from doesn't say which one is meant — we've linked to the first. iwin forest sprite; magical creatures whom are believed to reside in the forest and aid in the preparation of ritual medicine (òògùn) iwín feces, excrement iwín insanity, paranoia, psychosis ọ̀rọ̀noun 3 entries are spelled “ọ̀rọ̀”, and the list this came from doesn't say which one is meant — we've linked to the first. ọ̀rọ̀ a supernatural fairy or spirit, believed to reside in physical objects and possess people ọ̀rọ̀ word, phrase, uttering ọ̀rọ̀ wall ẹbọranoun
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a creature believed to live deep in the forest, wailing loudly and carrying a mat, likely influenced by the loud crying made by a bush baby/galago
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where this word is spelled “kurekure”.
Reference:
en-kurekure-yo-noun-~FPDeBCR