iyọba
noun
/ī.jɔ̄.bā/
spelling unconfirmed
Definitions
- queen mother
- the queen mother of the Kingdom of Benin
Etymology
From iye (“mother”) + ọba (“monarch”), cognate with Edo iyọba
Component words
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “iyọba”.
Reference:
en-iyọba-yo-noun-aViseCtF