òǹgbẹ
noun
/ò.ŋ̀.ɡ͡bɛ̄/
òùngbẹ (alternative), òrùngbẹ (alternative), ọ̀gbìgbẹ (alternative)
Definitions
- thirst
Etymology
Contraction of òrùngbẹ, ultimately proposed to derive from Proto-Yoruboid *òlṵ̀gbə, cognate with Igala òlùgbẹ.
Equivalent to ò- (“nominalizing prefix”) + rùn + gbẹ (“to become emaciated or evaporated”)
Component words
Used in
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ongbẹ”.
Reference:
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