yàbɨ̀

See also: yabi

Mbay

Etymology

From Proto-Bongo-Bagirmi *Saba (“hippopotamus”). Cognate with Bongo hàbà, Lutos āvà, Bedjond àbɨ̀, Ngambay àbɨ̀, Dagba hàb, Kabba-Laka àbɨ̀, Sar yàbɨ̀.

Noun

yàbɨ̀

  1. hippopotamus

References

  • John M. Keegan (25 April 2023 (last accessed)) Dictionary Mbay (The Sara-Bagirmi Language Project)‎[1], Cuenca: Morkeg Books
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