ọbun

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Yoruba

Etymology 1

Cognates include Ifè ɔ̀bɔ̀ (dirtiness)

Pronunciation

Noun

ọ̀bùn

  1. (offensive) dirty person

Etymology 2

Cognates include Itsekiri ọ̀bọ̀n, Àpọ́ị̀ Izon ọ̀bọ̀n.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

Noun

ọ̀bùn

  1. (Ondo) market
    Synonyms: (Standard Yoruba) ọjà, (Èkìtì) ẹrẹ́jà
Derived terms
  • Lọ́bùn (a senior female cheiftancy title for the official controller of all markets in Oǹdó)