narun

Dongxiang

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Mongolic *narïn, compare Mongolian нарийн (nariin), Daur naring.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɑˈruŋ/

Adjective

narun

1. fine, thin
2. careful
3. detailed

Finnish

Noun

narun

1. genitive singular of naru

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• inárun, nọ́run

Etymology

From iná (“fire”) +‎ ọ̀run (“the heavens”), literally “fire from the heavens”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nã́.ɾũ̄/

Noun

nárun

1. (pathology) a type of skin rash mainly caused by onchocerciasis
2. (by extension) onchocerciasis
3. a skin rash from stinging nettle

Related terms

• kúrúnà
• ìṣáká

References

• Brieger, W.R., Oshiname, F.O., Ososanya, O.O. Stigma associated with onchoceral skin disease among those affected near the Ofiki and Oyan rivers in Western Nigeria [1], 1998