请输入您要查询的单词:

 

单词 irukẹrẹ
释义

irukẹrẹ

Yoruba

Aláàfin Ọ̀yọ́ Ọba Ládìgbòlù I nínú àáfín wọ́n, pẹ̀lú ìrùkẹ̀rẹ̀ lọ́wọ́ òsì

Alternative forms

  • ùrùkẹ̀rẹ̀

Etymology

From Blend of ìrù (tail) + (that) + ó (is) + kẹ̀rẹ̀ (small, dimunitive), literally The tail that is diminutive, in comparison to the tail of a horse that it derives its significance from. Its nimbleness makes it easy for those entitled to use it to handle it with dignity and grace.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ì.ɾù.kɛ̀.ɾɛ̀/

Noun

ìrùkẹ̀rẹ̀

  1. a white (or black) flywhisk, used as a symbol of authority by chiefs, priests, and monarchs, and also used during dancing and rituals in festivals
    Synonyms: ùrù, ìrù

References

  • Oyèláràn, Ọláṣọpẹ́ (December 2021), “Oríta Borgu: the Yorùbá and the Bààtonu down the ages”, in Africa, volume 88, issue 2, Cambridge University Press, pages 238-266
随便看

 

国际大辞典收录了7408809条英语、德语、日语等多语种在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词及词组的翻译及用法,是外语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2023 idict.net All Rights Reserved
京ICP备2021023879号 更新时间:2024/8/7 8:42:51