alɔ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "alo"

Gun

Alternative forms

• àlọ̀ (Nigeria)

Etymology

From Proto-Gbe *-lɔ, cognates include Fon alɔ̀, Saxwe Gbe alɔ̀, Adja alɔ, Ayizo alɔ, Kotafon Gbe alɔ. Possibly cognate with Gonja enɔ, Adele gʋlɔ.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /à.lɔ̀/

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Noun

àlɔ̀ (plural àlɔ̀ lɛ́) (Benin)

1. hand

Derived terms

• àlɔ̀ví (“finger”)