ọlọsanyin

Yoruba

Etymology

From oní- (“one who has”) +‎ Ọ̀sanyìn (“Osanyin”), literally “One who has Osanyin”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.sã̄.jĩ̀/, /ɔ̄.lɔ́.sã́.jĩ̀/

Noun

ọlọ́sanyìn or ọlọ́sányìn

1. A worshipper or devotee of the orisha Ọ̀sanyìn

   Synonym: ọ̀sanyìn

2. a traditional Yoruba healer or herbal doctor

   Synonyms: elégbòogi, adáhunṣe, oníṣègùn, ọ̀sanyìn