obitọn
noun
/ō.bī.tɔ̃̄/
spelling unconfirmed
ọbịtụn (alternative), ọbụntụn (alternative), ọbuntun (alternative), obutọn (alternative)
Definitions
- maiden, newlywed bride
- a traditional coming of age dance and rite performed by young women; see àpọ́n, the equivalent in young men
Dialect
Etymology
A widespread term in most dialects of Yoruba. The term is also likely associated with rituals and ceremonies associated with virginity and maidenhood. Proposed to be derived from Proto-Edekiri *ɔ-bɪtʊ̃, *ɔ-bʊtʊ̃, see Proto-Yoruba *ɔ-bʊtʊ̃. Also see Ifè àbitɔ̃
Related terms
kúnsi
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “obitọn”.
Reference:
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