ụ̀ọ́
noun
/ʊ̀.ɔ́/
ùghọ́ (alternative), ùwọ́ (alternative), ìwọ́ (alternative), iwọ̀ (alternative)
Definitions
- umbilical cord
- navel
Etymology
Proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruba *ʊ̀-ɣɔ́, *ɪ̀-ɣɔ́, ultimately from Proto-Edekiri *ʊ̀-ɣɔ́, *ɪ̀-ɣɔ́. It has semantically shifted to also refer to the navel, becoming synonymous with udodo
Used in
ụnụ́ ụ̀wọ́
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ụọ”.
Reference:
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