ìtì
noun
/ì.tì/
Definitions
- large log
- tree trunk
Etymology
Probably cognate with Proto-Grassfields *tí´ (“tree”), Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀tɪ́ (“tree”), Swahili mti, Zulu umuthi. Likely semantically replaced by other wood terms like igi and orín
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “iti”.
Reference:
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