ẹgbin

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Yoruba

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Etymology 1

From ẹ̀- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ gbin (to groan, to display displeasure), literally That which causes one to display disgust.

Pronunciation

Noun

ẹ̀gbin

  1. (idiomatic) dirt, filth, refuse
    Synonyms: ìdọ̀tí, èérí, pàǹtí
  2. (idiomatic) contempt, insult, humiliation
    Synonyms: ìwọ̀sí, àrífín, ẹ̀sín, ẹ̀tẹ́
    ọ̀gá jẹ mí ní ẹ̀gbinMy boss humiliated me
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Etymology 2

From ẹ̀- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ gbìn (to plant).

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Pronunciation

Noun

ẹ̀gbìn

  1. (horticulture) plant, crop, (especially) if it was originally planted