agẹmọ

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Yoruba

Agẹmọ

Etymology

Folk etymology states a- (agent prefix) +‎ gẹ̀ (to care for) +‎ ọmọ (children), literally One who cares for children; serving as a nickname for the chameleon in comparison to the more formal term ọ̀gà

Pronunciation

Noun

agẹmọ

  1. chameleon
    Synonyms: alágẹmọ, ọ̀gà, aríro

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Baatonum: agama naki
  • Ewe: agama
  • Nupe: gyama