ọnié
noun
/ɔ̄.nĩ̄.é/
Definitions
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tortoise
Similar wordsahunnoun 2 entries are spelled “ahun”, and the list this came from doesn't say which one is meant — we've linked to the first. ahun turtle, tortoise awun alternative form of ahun (“tortoise”) ahúnnoun 4 entries are spelled “ahún”, and the list this came from doesn't say which one is meant — we've linked to the first. ahún itching ahun turtle, tortoise ahùn Alstonia boonei (cheesewood, pattern wood, or stool wood) awun alternative form of ahun (“tortoise”) ìjàpánounyanníbo
Dialect
Etymology
With no cognates in other Yoruboid dialects/languages, likely an Oǹdó innovation
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ọnie”.
Reference:
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