Yoruba

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Fon homè (belly of Dã; snake's belly).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Dàhọ̀mì

  1. (historical) the Dahomey kingdom
  2. the Fon people, also known as the Dahomey
    Synonym: Fọ̀n
  3. (historical) the Republic of Dahomey; now known as Benin
    Synonym: Bẹ̀nẹ̀

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