Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɛ́-wɛ

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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

Perhaps a Yoruboid innovation, but compare with Ayere ɛriyɛ, suggesting a possible Defoid origin. Most Yoruboid forms for "chicken" derived from this root.

Pronunciation

Noun

*ɛ́-wɛ

  1. bird

Descendants

  • Ifè: ɛyɛ
  • Igala: ẹ́wẹ
  • Olukumi: ẹyẹ
  • Yoruba: ẹyẹ
  • Ijebu Yoruba: ẹwẹ

Derived terms