asín
noun
/ā.sĩ́/
asẹ́n (alternative), asị́n (alternative)
Definitions
- shrew; (in particular) Nigerian shrew
Etymology
Cognate Igala áhí, proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruboid *á-sĩ́
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “asin”.
Reference:
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