èye
noun
/è.jé/
yèyé (alternative)
Definitions
- mother, mom
- a term of familiarity or respect for an older woman, or older female relative, or a priestess
Etymology
Possibly related to etymology 2, but this is used in slightly more formal settings.
Used in
Èyé Káreèyé àbá
Possibly used in
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Source: Wiktionary · etymology 1,
where this word is spelled “eye”.
Reference:
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