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ọlọfịn

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Yoruba

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From oní- (one who owns) +‎ ọfịn (palace, royalty; royal power), literally One who owns the palace; The one who is associated with royalty. Compare with Igala ọ́fẹ

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.fɪ̃̄/

Noun

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ọlọ́fịn

  1. (Ekiti) king; used mainly in praise poetry and songs
    Synonyms: ọba, ọwá, òdío, ọwá, ọlọ́jà, ọṣìn

Derived terms

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