ẹfọ̀n
noun
/ɛ̄.fɔ̃̀/
Definitions
- buffalo
Etymology
Proposed to derive from Proto-Yoruboid *ɛ́-fã̀, cognate with Igala ẹ́fà, Olukumi ẹfàn, and Edo ẹhan, equivalent to *ɛ́- (“nominalizing prefix”) + *fã̀. Perhaps it is related to Igbo efi (“cow”)
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African buffalo
Source: Wiktionary · etymology 1,
where this word is spelled “ẹfọn”.
Reference:
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