Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ó-ló

This Proto-Yoruboid entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Yoruboid

Etymology

*ó-ló refers to more natural sources of poison found in snakes or scorpions, while *ɪ́-wɔ refers to developed poisons or toxins made by humans to harm.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ó.ló/

Noun

*ó-ló

  1. poison, venom

Descendants

  • Igala: óló
  • Yoruba: oró
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