ibọwọ

Yoruba

Etymology 1

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ bù (“to give”) +‎ ọ̀wọ̀ (“respect”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ì.bɔ̀.wɔ̀/

Noun

ìbọ̀wọ̀

1. the act of giving or showing respect
2. respect, deference

Etymology 2

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ bọ̀ (“to wear; to put on”) +‎ ọwọ́ (“hand”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ì.bɔ̀.wɔ́/

Noun

ìbọ̀wọ́

1. gloves

Related terms

• ìbọ̀sẹ̀ (“socks”)