omulogo

Nyole (Uganda)

Etymology

Either from -loga (“to bewitch”) or from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀dògɪ̀ but a final vowel changed occurred.

Noun

omulogo class 1 (plural abalogo)

  1. witch, wizard, sorcerer
  2. night dancer
  3. witch doctor

References

  • Diprose, Martin, Musimami, Sylvester N. M. (2012) Lunyole–English Dictionary‎[1], SIL International
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