ẹkẹ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "eke"

Yoruba

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̄.kɛ́/

Noun

ẹkẹ́

  1. roof frame, rafter
    Synonym: ẹkẹ́-ilé
Derived terms
  • Ṣódẹkẹ́

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̄.kɛ̄/

Noun

ẹkẹ

  1. wrestling, arm wrestling, martial art
    Synonyms: ìjàkadì, ìgbà
Derived terms
  • ẹkẹ-ẹ̀dẹ (“ensnarement”)
  • ẹkẹ kàrátè (“karate”)

Etymology 3

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̄.kɛ́/

Noun

ẹkẹ́

  1. The similar trees Melia azedarach and Azadirachta indica, of which their leaves are used in herbal drinks known as (àgbo).
    Synonyms: dógóńyárò, ẹkẹ́-òyìnbó, aforo-òyìnbó, ẹkẹ́ ilẹ̀, ẹkẹ́-ọ̀sanyìn
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