Ẹlẹsinjẹ

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Yoruba

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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His role is occupied by Ọ̀sanyìn in most Yoruba settlements

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɛ̄.lɛ́.sĩ̀.d͡ʒɛ́/

Proper noun

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Ẹlẹ́sìnjẹ́

  1. (Ifẹ) a deity associated with herbal medicine, plants, and healing. He is regarded as one of the oldest deities among the original settlers of Ifẹ̀, predating Odùduwà and Ọbàtálá's rise in prominence.
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