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Yoruba
Alternative forms
Etymology
Probably from o- (“nominalizing prefix”) + juju (“partial reduplication of ju "to be infected with pus"”). Compare with Olukumi ózúzú
Pronunciation
Noun
ojuju
- (pathology) chronic ulcer
Usage notes
- This form is primarily used by speakers of Ekiti, see ooju for the more common form in Standard Yoruba
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