eepa

eepa

Yoruba

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /èè.k͡pà/

Noun

èèpà

1. (pathology) colic, abdominal pain
2. tapeworm

   Synonym: ejò-inú

Èépá písà

Etymology 2

From Contraction of èpìpá

Alternative forms

• èpìpá (Èkìtì)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /èé.k͡pá/

Noun

èépá

1. scab, scar (on a wound)

   egbò ta èépá ― The wound has developed a scab

2. crumb, crust; (in particular) hardened crumb of overcooked or burned food

   Synonym: èèhọ

3. dried nasal mucus

   Synonym: èépá imú

Alternative forms

• yéèpà, éèpàrìpà

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /éè.k͡pà/

Interjection

éèpà!

1. a loud utterance or exclamation mainly used by Ògbónipriests during a rite; especially of those pertaining to the orisha Orò

   Synonym: éèpàrìpà

2. an utterance of deep surprise or alarm