ipọn

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Yoruba[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruba *ʊ̀-kpã, *ʊ-kpã, from Proto-Edekiri *ʊ̀-kpã, *ʊ-kpã. Compare with Ifè ìkpɔ̃, Olukumi ukpan, Itsekiri ukpasun, and possibly Igala ùkpọ̀rọ̀. Likely equivalent to i- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ pọn (to scoop or fetch a liquid).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ī.k͡pɔ̃̄/, /ì.k͡pɔ̃̄/

Noun[edit]

ipọn or ìpọn

  1. wooden spoon or ladle
    Synonym: ìgbákọ

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