See also: ebora and Ebora

Yoruba

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Etymology

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From ẹbọ +‎ ara, cognate with Igala ẹ́bọ (deity), Edo ẹbọ, Olukumi ẹbọ, Urhobo ẹbo (charm)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ẹbọra

  1. (chiefly CY) deity, divinity; earth spirit
    Synonyms: òrìṣà, imọlẹ̀
  2. mythological monster or troll believed to live in forests
    Synonyms: ọ̀rọ̀, iwin