ọ̀rọ̀
noun
/ɔ̀.ɾɔ̀/
Definitions
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a supernatural fairy or spirit, believed to reside in physical objects and possess people
Ọmọ yìí ti ya ọ̀rọ̀ This child has become a mysterious being.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
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A supernatural forest or tree creature
mythological monster or troll believed to live in forests
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
Source: Wiktionary · etymology 2,
where this word is spelled “ọrọ”.
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