ìpọ́njú
noun
/ì.k͡pɔ̃́.d͡ʒú/
Definitions
- the darkening or reddening of the eyes, usually as a sign of anger
- danger
- distress, predicament, desperation, affliction
Etymology
From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) + pọ́n (“to darken, to become red”) + ojú (“eyes”).
Component words
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ipọnju”.
Reference:
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