ọ̀sán
noun
/ɔ̀.sã́/
Definitions
- midday, afternoon (noon to 4pm)
Etymology
Proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ̀-sã́, possibly from ọ̀- (“nominalizing prefix”) + sán (“to shine powerfully, to strike, to be powerful”). Cognate with Igala ọ̀rọ́ka, Itsekiri ọ̀sọ́n.
Component words
ọ̀-nominalizing prefix
sánto shine powerfully, to strike, to be powerful
2 entries are spelled “sán”. The etymology calls it “to shine powerfully, to strike, to be powerful”, but that isn't enough to tell them apart — we've linked to the first.
sán
to thunder
sán
to crack; to split
Used in
Source: Wiktionary · etymology 2,
where this word is spelled “ọsan”.
Reference:
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