ọ̀pẹ̀lẹ̀
noun
/ɔ̀.k͡pɛ̀.lɛ̀/
Definitions
- A divination chain used in the Yoruba religion and Ifá divination, specifically to communicate with the orisha Ọ̀rúnmìlà. It serves a similar purpose to the ikin, but in less formal situations.
Etymology
From ọ̀pẹ̀ (“palm tree, Elaeis guineensis”) + ilẹ̀ (“ground”), literally “Palm tree of the ground”
*The tree Elaeis guineensis is sacred to the worship of Ifá and the nuts of the ọ̀pẹ̀ tree are used to form the ọ̀pẹ̀lẹ̀.
Component words
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ọpẹlẹ”.
Reference:
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