Yoruba edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From ọ̀rọ̀ (phrase) +‎ à- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ kàn (just) +‎ (to use).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɔ̀.ɾɔ̀ à.kã̀.lò/

Noun edit

ọ̀rọ̀ àkànlò

  1. idiom, idiomatic phrase
    Synonym: àkànlò èdè