agbawo

Yoruba

Agbáwo tí ń gbé àwo púpọ̀ lẹ́ẹ̀kan náà

Etymology

From a- (“agent prefix”) +‎ gbé (“to carry”) +‎ àwo (“dish”), literally “dish carrier”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ā.ɡ͡bá.ꜜwō/

Noun

agbáwo

1. waiter; waitress

   Synonym: agbóúnjẹ