ìbọ̀wọ̀
noun
/ì.bɔ̀.wɔ̀/
Definitions
- the act of giving or showing respect
- respect, deference
Etymology
From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) + bù (“to give”) + ọ̀wọ̀ (“respect”)
Component words
Derived from
Source: Wiktionary · etymology 1,
where this word is spelled “ibọwọ”.
Reference:
en-ibọwọ-yo-noun-mF-~gkel