ibọwọ

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Yoruba

Etymology 1

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ bù (“to give”) +‎ ọ̀wọ̀ (“respect”)

Pronunciation

Noun

ìbọ̀wọ̀

  1. the act of giving or showing respect
  2. respect, deference

Etymology 2

From ì- (“nominalizing prefix”) +‎ bọ̀ (“to wear; to put on”) +‎ ọwọ́ (“hand”)

Pronunciation

Noun

ìbọ̀wọ́

  1. gloves
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