aṣalẹ

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Yoruba

Etymology 1

From à- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ ṣí (to open) +‎ (in) +‎ alẹ́ (evening), literally That which opens the evening.

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Pronunciation

Noun

àṣálẹ́

  1. early evening (5pm to 7pm)

Etymology 2

From a- (agent prefix) +‎ ṣa (to pick) +‎ ilẹ̀ (ground; dirt).

Pronunciation

Noun

aṣalẹ̀

  1. scavenger; someone who salvages items from waste
    Synonym: túlẹ̀túlẹ̀

Etymology 3

Arìnrìn-àjò nínú aṣálẹ̀ nílẹ̀ Mòrókò.

a- (nominalizing prefix) +‎ ṣá (to be barren) +‎ ilẹ̀ (ground)

Pronunciation

Noun

aṣálẹ̀

  1. desert (barren area)
    Synonym: aginjù