òǹgbẹ noun /ò.ŋ̀.ɡ͡bɛ̄/
òùngbẹ (alternative), òrùngbẹ (alternative), ọ̀gbìgbẹ (alternative)
Definitions
  1. 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”)
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Source: Wiktionary, where this word is spelled “ongbẹ”. Reference: en-ongbẹ-yo-noun-cLGNW9rY