xɛ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "xe"

Gun

Xɛ̀ lɔ́

Alternative forms

• hẹ̀, ohẹ̀ (Nigeria)
• òxɛ̀

Etymology

Possibly derived from Proto-Gbe *-χɛ. Cognates with Fon xɛ̀, Saxwe Gbe oxɛ̀, Adja xevi, Ewe xevi

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /xɛ̀/

Noun

xɛ̀ (plural xɛ̀ lɛ́) (Benin)

1. bird

   Xɛ̀ lɔ́ zrɔ́n bíɔ́ xɔ̀ mɛ̀ ― The bird flew and entered into the room