Aláyèrẹ́
name
/ā.lá.jè.ɾɛ́/
Definitions
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a chief river goddess, worshipped in the towns of Ìgbàrà-òkè and Ìgbàrà-odò, she is known for giving children (especially twins).
Ọmọ Èyé Aláyèrẹ́ kọ́ momi aládòdó The child of Aláyèrẹ́ that drinks the river that provides children
Etymology
oní- + àyè + rẹ́
Component words
oní-
àyè
2 entries are spelled “àyè”, and the etymology doesn't say which one this word is built from — we've linked to the first.
àyè
chance, opportunity
àyè
lies, falsehood
rẹ́
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Alayerẹ”.
Reference:
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