Yoruba

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Etymology

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1980s-1990s, from the name of a Nigerian spring water and bottle water company, Ragolis Waters Limited founded in 1981, known for circulating the first widespread bottled water in Nigeria, likely of French origin.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɾá.ɡó.líì.sì/

Noun

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rágólíìsì

  1. (genericized trademark) plastic water bottle, bottle, plastic
    Synonyms: ìgò, ike