ẹsẹ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "ese"

Yoruba

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

Proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɛ́ʃɛ̀, Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ-sɛ̃̀, or Proto-Yoruboid *ɛ́sɛ̀, all ultimately deriving from the verb *sɛ̀, or a slight variation (see *ʃɛ̀ or *sɛ̃̀). Cognate with Igala ẹ́rẹ̀, Ayere ehè, and Àhàn esè

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̄.sɛ̀/

Noun

ẹsẹ̀

  1. foot, leg
  2. foot (measurement)
Synonyms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̄.sɛ̄/

Noun

ẹsẹ

  1. verse, a small section or row of a written text, (in particular) the Bible or Odù Ifá
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