ẹ̀wà
noun
/ɛ̀.wà/
Definitions
- The bean plant, usually referring to several members of the family Fabaceae and often specifically the cowpea plant
- A general name for beans, peas, and legumes, often specifically referring to the black-eyed pea
- cooked beans
Etymology
Proposed to have derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɛ̀-gwà. Possible cognates include Igala ẹ̀gwà and Igbo àgwà.
Used in
ẹlẹ́wàẹ̀wà dídìẹ̀wà sèséẹ̀wà òkòdóẹ̀wà òrìṣàẹ̀wà-ahun
Related terms
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ewé
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Source: Wiktionary · etymology 2,
where this word is spelled “ẹwa”.
Reference:
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