ọ̀ị́ṣẹ́
noun
/ɔ̀.ɪ́.ʃɛ́/
òíṣẹ́ (alternative)
Definitions
- pounding mortar
Etymology
Possibly from Contraction of ọ̀ṣíṣẹ́, ultimately from ọ̀- (nominalizing prefix) + ṣị́ṣẹ́ (partial reduplication of ṣẹ́ (“to break”)). Perhaps a borrowing from Ondo.
Component words
ọ̀-ṣị́ṣẹ́
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ọịṣẹ”.
Reference:
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