Yoruba edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Ultimately from Arabic مَال (māl, possessions; wealth), through an uncertain intermediate, likely a Songhay language (compare Koyraboro Senni alman (wealth)).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /à.lù.mɔ̃́.nĩ̀/

Noun edit

àlùmọ́nì

  1. treasure
    Synonym: ìṣúra
  2. mineral, natural resource
    Synonym: kùsà