Yoruba

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Aláàfin Ọ̀yọ́ Ọba Ládìgbòlù I nínú àáfín wọ́n, pẹ̀lú ìrùkẹ̀rẹ̀ lọ́wọ́ òsì

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Etymology

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From Blend of ìrù (tail) +‎ (that) +‎ ó (is) +‎ kẹ̀rẹ̀ (small, dimunitive), literally The tail that is diminutive, in comparison to the tail of a horse that it derives its significance from. Its nimbleness makes it easy for those entitled to use it to handle it with dignity and grace.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ì.ɾù.kɛ̀.ɾɛ̀/

Noun

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ìrùkẹ̀rẹ̀

  1. a white (or black) flywhisk, used as a symbol of authority by chiefs, priests, and monarchs, and also used during dancing and rituals in festivals
    Synonyms: ùrù, ìrù

References

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  • Oyèláràn, Ọláṣọpẹ́ (2021 December) “Oríta Borgu: the Yorùbá and the Bààtonu down the ages”, in Africa[1], volume 88, number 2, Cambridge University Press, pages 238-266