hɔnhungan

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Etymology

From hɔn (door) +‎ hùn (to open) +‎ gàn (metal), literally metallic door-opener. Cognates include Fon hɔnhungàn, Saxwe Gbe hɔngàn

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hɔ̃̄.hũ̀.ɡã̀/

Noun

hɔnhùngàn (plural hɔnhùngàn lɛ́) (Benin)

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