oruka

Yoruba

Alternative forms

Etymology

Proposed to have derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ́lṵ̀-ìka, cognate with Igala èlìka, Edo òròká, Izon ụrụká

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ò.ɾù.kā/

Noun

òrùka

  1. ring

Derived terms

  • òrùka etí (“earring”)
  • òrùka ìgbéyàwó (“wedding ring”)
  • òrùkayẹmí (“ring finger”)

Descendants

  • → Nupe: rùka.
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