kowéè
noun
/kō.wéè/
Definitions
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a species of black and white in the family Vangidae, particularly the White-crested helmetshrike and also possibly the Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher. These birds serve as a traditional omen or symbol of death or danger.
kowéè tó ké tí kò ha, ewu ń bẹ If kowee bird that cries does not remedy the pain, there is danger lurking
Etymology
Probably Onomatopoeic
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “kowee”.
Reference:
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