Yoruba edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Probably from o- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ juju (partial reduplication of ju "to be infected with pus"). Compare with Olukumi ózúzú

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ō.d͡ʒū.d͡ʒū/

Noun edit

ojuju

  1. (pathology) chronic ulcer

Usage notes edit

  • This form is primarily used by speakers of Ekiti, see ooju for the more common form in Standard Yoruba

Related terms edit