adahunṣe

Yoruba

Adáhunṣe tó ń ṣe egbòogi

Etymology

From a- +‎ dáhunṣe, literally “One who does things by oneself”, ultimately from dá (“to act alone”) +‎ ohun (“thing”) +‎ ṣe (“to do”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ā.dá.hũ̄.ʃē/

Noun

adáhunṣe

1. traditional Yoruba healer or herbalist

   Synonyms: ọlọ́sanyìn, oníṣègùn, elégbòogi

2. In modern usage; physician, doctor, pharmacist

   Synonyms: dókítà, oníṣègùn