aláwo
noun
/ā.lá.wō/
Definitions
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A devotee or initiate of Ifá divination and a worshipper of the orisha Ọ̀rúnmìlà
Similar wordsọlọ́rúnmìlànounbabaláwonounìyánífánounonífánoun aonoun 4 entries are spelled “ao”, and the list this came from doesn't say which one is meant — we've linked to the first. ao alternative form of awo (“secret, that which is secretive”) awo mystery, secret awó guinea fowl àwo dish, plate
Etymology
From oní- (“one who has”) + awo (“mysteries”), literally “One who has mysteries, Owner of the mysteries”.
Component words
oní-one who hasawomysteries
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “alawo”.
Reference:
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