ìlẹ̀kẹ̀
noun
/ì.lɛ̀.kɛ̀/
ùlẹ̀kẹ̀ (alternative)
Definitions
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beads, usually worn as necklaces and bracelets by royalty or traditional priests, ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ often specifically refers to coral beads
Wọ́n ń so ìlẹ̀kẹ̀ tí ó já They were stringing the beads that snapped
Descendants
ilekéPortugueseilekeEnglishelekeSpanish
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ilẹkẹ”.
Reference:
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