ọlọ́sanyìn
noun
/ɔ̄.lɔ́.sã̄.jĩ̀/ /ɔ̄.lɔ́.sã́.jĩ̀/
ọlọ́sányìn (canonical)
Definitions
- A worshipper or devotee of the orisha Ọ̀sanyìn
- a traditional Yoruba healer or herbal doctor
Etymology
From oní- (“one who has”) + Ọ̀sanyìn (“Osanyin”), literally “One who has Osanyin”.
Component words
oní-one who hasỌ̀sanyìnOsanyin
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ọlọsanyin”.
Reference:
en-ọlọsanyin-yo-noun-Rt6F2ANF