ọlọ
Yoruba
Alternative forms
- ọ̀lìlọ̀
Etymology
From ọ- (“nominalizing prefix”) + lọ (“to grind”). Cognates include Edo olọ.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɔ̄.lɔ̄/
Noun
ọlọ
- grinding stone; (in particular) large grinding stone
Derived terms
- ọmọlọ (“grinding stone pestle”)
- ọlọ inú (“spleen”)
- ọlọ ìfun (“duodenum”)
- ìyá ọlọ (“large grinding stone”)