ẹ̀bìtì
noun
/ɛ̀.bì.tì/
èbìtì (alternative)
Definitions
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A traditional Yoruba loaded animal suspended trap, consisting of a load of dirt or stone, held by a branch, with food under it.
When the animal goes for the food, it will move the stick, causing the load to fall upon the animal, killing.ẹ̀bìtì kò lè pèèrà A loaded trap cannot kill an antbí ẹ̀bìtì yóò bá jà lọ́la, eku tí ó bá pa lónìí, àpagbé ni If a loaded trap is going to collapse on something tomorrow, the rat it has killed today, that is irreversible
Etymology
From ẹ̀- + bìtì, literally “that which is solid, roundish, heavy and deep-seated”
Component words
ẹ̀-bìtì
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ẹbiti”.
Reference:
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