Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ó-lũ̀

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This Proto-Yoruboid entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Yoruboid

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From the root *lũ̀, probably referring to shining or light, a much younger root, likely innovated by Proto-Yoruboid or late stage Volta-Niger speakers (or Proto-Defoid speakers, if such a thing existed). The Yoruba descendant languages as well as Itsekiri, maintain a form consisting of a partial reduplication (*lìlũ̀) of this verb root, however it is unclear if the Proto-Yoruboid form also reflected this partial-reduplication. Compare with Ayere õnu, maybe Idoma ẹnọ̀.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*ó-lũ̀

  1. sun, sunlight

Proper noun

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*ó-lũ̀

  1. the sun

Descendants

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  • Ede Nago: oòru, oòrʊ̃
  • Igala: ólù
  • Itsekiri: orurun
  • Olukumi: òrùn
  • Yoruba: orìrùn (obsolete)
  • Ondo Yoruba: oùn
  • Ekiti Yoruba: orìrùn