lɛsi

Gun

Lɛ́sì

Alternative forms

• lẹ́sì (Nigeria)

Etymology

Possibly from Yoruba ìrẹsì from English rice, cognates include Fon lɛ̌sì

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɛ́sì/

Noun

lɛ́sì (Benin)

1. rice

   Synonym: mɔ́lìkún

   Lɛ́sì wɛ̀ é ɖù bò bɛ́ àwútù ― He ate rice and became sick