abọriṣa

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Yoruba

Àwọn abọ̀rìṣà nílẹ̀ Òṣogbo

Etymology

From a- (agentive prefix) +‎ bọ (to worship) +‎ òrìṣà (orisha).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ā.bɔ̀.ɾì.ʃà/

Noun

abọ̀rìṣà

  1. An aborisha; a devotee of the orishas.
    Synonyms: olórìṣà, oníṣẹ̀ṣe, abọrẹ̀