igun

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Gavak

Noun

igun

  1. louse

Further reading

Yoruba

Igún

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Yoruboid *ú-gwṹnú, cognates include Igala úgwúnú and potential cognates include Nupe gùlǔ and Hausa ùngùlu.

Pronunciation

Noun

igún

  1. vulture; (specifically) the Hooded vulture
    Synonym: gúnugún