Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɛ́-fã̀

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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

Etymology

Cognate with Edo ẹhan, perhaps related to Igbo efi (cow) and Nupoid forms Ebira eyaa, Nupe eya, Gbagyi eya

Pronunciation

Noun

*ɛ́-fã̀

  1. buffalo

Descendants

  • Yoruba: ẹfọ̀n
  • Yoruba: ẹfàn (Southeast Yoruba)
  • Igala: ẹfà
  • Olukumi: ẹfàn
  • Ifè: ɛfã̀