awoko

Yoruba

Àwòko

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /à.wò.kō/

Noun

àwòko

1. The nightingale bird, known in Yoruba proverbs for its beautiful singing

   igbó kò ń pa ohùn mọ́ àwòko lẹ́nu ― The forest or bush cannot shut up the voice of the nightingale (proverb against unwarranted intimidation)