Yoruba

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Etymology

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From orí (head, conscience) +‎ (to know) +‎ olí- (one who has) +‎ ùsì (prosperity, notability), literally The orí knows the person who will be prosperous.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ō.ɾí.mō.lú.sì/

Proper noun

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Orímolúsì

  1. (Ijebu) The title of the traditional ruler of Ìjẹ̀bú-Igbó town