Yoruba

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Etymology

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From ì- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ dọ̀bálẹ̀ (to prostrate), ultimately from dọ̀ (to prostrate) +‎ (towards) +‎ ilẹ̀ (ground).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ì.dɔ̀.bá.lɛ̀/

Noun

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ìdọ̀bálẹ̀

  1. the act of prostrating
  2. prostration

Coordinate terms

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