Ẹ̀là
name
/ɛ̀.là/
Definitions
- A primordial ìmọlẹ̀ or energy force of the Yoruba religion, associated with the deity Orunmila and divination, said to be the energy responsible for the creation of the universe, he is associated with the orisha Olúorogbo
- A nickname for Orunmila
Etymology
ẹ̀- (“nominalizing prefix”) + là (“to split”)
Component words
ẹ̀-nominalizing prefix
làto split
5 entries are spelled “là”. The etymology calls it “to split”, but that isn't enough to tell them apart — we've linked to the first.
là
to be wealthy; to become wealthy, to become rich
là
to dilute a liquid
là
to shine like the moon/sun/light, to glow, to radiate
là
to survive
là
to cut, to divide, to separate, to slice
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Ẹla”.
Reference:
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