ụja

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Yoruba

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Etymology

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Compare with Ifè idzã̀, Ọ̀yọ́ Yoruba ijà, possibly related to Igbo ụdà

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ụjà

  1. (Ekiti) fat, grease
    Synonym: ọ̀rá
    Ọmọ ọwá ají mụ́jà àgbò wẹ́sẹ̀
    The child of the king who wakes up and uses ram fat to moisturize their feet
    (oríkì of the Déjì of Akure)
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