oloyin

Yoruba

Etymology

From oní- (“one who is, owner of”) +‎ oyin (“bees, honey, sweetness”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ō.ló.jĩ̄/

Noun

olóyin

  1. A beekeeper, someone who sells honey
    Synonym: oníṣẹ́-ọ̀sìn-oyin
  2. Something that is characterized by being sweet
    àgbàdo olóyin ― Sweet corn

Derived terms

  • olóyinmọmọ
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