ọlọsanyin

Yoruba

Etymology

From oní- (“one who has”) +‎ Ọ̀sanyìn (“Osanyin”), literally “One who has Osanyin”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ́.sã̄.jĩ̀/, /ɔ̄.lɔ́.sã́.jĩ̀/

Noun

ọlọ́sanyìn or ọlọ́sányìn

  1. A worshipper or devotee of the orisha Ọ̀sanyìn
    Synonym: ọ̀sanyìn
  2. a traditional Yoruba healer or herbal doctor
    Synonyms: elégbòogi, adáhunṣe, oníṣègùn, ọ̀sanyìn
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