ọ̀pá
noun
/ɔ̀.k͡pá/
Definitions
- staff, shaft, rod, stick
- baton
- staff of authority; (used by monarchs or deities); scepter
- a symbol of the orisha Òrìṣàoko; it is used as a totem for families who worship Òrìṣàoko and a prefix used in Yoruba names and surnames (ex. Ọ̀pábìyìí).
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a unit of length equal to one yard
aṣọ ọlọ́pàá méje A cloth of seven yards
- cigarette
Etymology
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Compare with Edo ọkpá
Used in
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ọpa”.
Reference:
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