ọni
See also: Appendix:Variations of "oni"
Yoruba
editAlternative forms
editEtymology 1
editCognate with Igala ọ̀nyẹ̀, Proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ̀-nɪ̃̀
Pronunciation
editNoun
editọ̀nì or ọ̀ni
- crocodile, specifically the Nile crocodile.
- Synonym: ẹlẹ́gungùn
Etymology 2
editProposed to have derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ-nɪ̃
Alternative forms
editPronunciation
editNoun
editọni
- (Ijebu, Ào, Owe) person, human being, one