ìgbọ̀nwọ́
noun
/ì.ɡ͡bɔ̃̀.wɔ́/
Definitions
- elbow
Etymology
From ì- + gbọ̀n + ọwọ́ (“hand”), compare with Olukumi àkpọ́wọ́, possibly related to Edo igbọn (“knee”)
Component words
ì-
gbọ̀n
3 entries are spelled “gbọ̀n”, and the etymology doesn't say which one this word is built from — we've linked to the first.
gbọ̀n
to shake
gbọ̀n
to reshape or sharpen a metallic object or tool through beating under intense heat
gbọ̀n
to card cotton
ọwọ́hand
Source: Wiktionary · etymology 1,
where this word is spelled “igbọnwọ”.
Reference:
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