moforibale

Lucumí

Etymology

From Yoruba mo foríbalẹ̀ (literally “I bow my head towards the floor”).

Verb

moforibale

1. to salute or bow by prostrating oneself on the floor, usually to elders or the orisha during prayers.

References

• Alvarado, Enrique, Diccionario Lucumi, https://datenpdf.com/download/diccionario-lucumi-1-enrique-c-edu_pdf, Page 34