Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɛ̀-dɔ̀

This Proto-Yoruboid entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Yoruboid

Etymology

Compare with Ayere ɛ̀jɔ̀ (“heart”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛ̀.dɔ̀/

Noun

*ɛ̀-dɔ̀

1. chest, torso, heart
2. a general term for any inner organ or body part found in the torso, ex. liver

Derived terms

• Olukumi: ẹ̀dọ̀ (“chest”)
• Igala: ẹ̀dọ̀ (“heart, chest”)
• Yoruba: ẹ̀dọ̀ (“liver”)
• Ekiti Yoruba: ẹ̀dọ̀ (“chest”)
• Itsekiri: ẹ̀dọ̀n (“heart”)