ṣaworo

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Yoruba

Etymology 1

ṣe +‎ àwòrò

Pronunciation

Verb

ṣàwòrò

  1. to perform the duties of a priest of the òrìṣà such as a babalawo or a Mọgbà
Derived terms
  • ìṣàwòrò (the act of performing the duties of a priest)

Etymology 2

Ìyá ìlù pẹ̀lú ṣaworo létí.

From ìṣa woro.

Pronunciation

Noun

ṣaworo

  1. tiny bells, often made of brass, put on the surrounding edges of the mother (center) drum, ìyá ìlù in a talking drum ensemble
    Synonym: iro
Alternative forms

Etymology 3

Related to Etymology 2.

ṣaworo

Pronunciation

Noun

ṣaworo

  1. group of plants that bear fruits with loose seeds in the pod that make a jingling noise when shaken, including Trilepisium madagascariense, Cardiospermum grandiflorum (heartseed), and Cardiospermum halicacabum (balloonvine).