obitọn
Yoruba edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
A widespread term in most dialects of Yoruba. The term is also likely associated with rituals and ceremonies associated with virginity and maidenhood. Proposed to be derived from Proto-Edekiri *ɔ-bɪtʊ̃, *ɔ-bʊtʊ̃, see Proto-Yoruba *ɔ-bʊtʊ̃. Also see Ifè àbitɔ̃
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
obitọn
- (Ondo, Ọwọ) maiden, newlywed bride
- (Ondo, by extension) a traditional coming of age dance and rite performed by young women; see àpọ́n, the equivalent in young men
Related terms edit
- kúnsi (“young bridesmaid”)
References edit
- Akinsipe, Felix A. THE DEVELOPMENT OF OBITUN DANCE FROM THE PUBERTY RITE OF THE ONDO PEOPLE [1], October 2015