egungun
noun
/ē.ɡũ̄.ɡũ̄/
spelling unconfirmed
egigun (alternative), eegun (alternative), ogungun (alternative)
Definitions
- bone
Etymology
Proposed to have derived from Proto-Yoruboid *égbṵ́gbṵ́, cognate with Igala ógwugwu.
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “egungun”.
Reference:
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