Dahọmi

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• Ìdàhọ̀mì, Dọ̀ọ̀mì

Etymology

From Fon dã homè (“belly of Dã; snake's belly”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dà.hɔ̀.mĩ̀/

Proper noun

Dàhọ̀mì

1. (historical) the Dahomey kingdom
2. the Fon people, also known as the Dahomey

   Synonym: Fọ̀n

3. (historical) the Republic of Dahomey; now known as Benin

   Synonym: Bẹ̀nẹ̀

Derived terms

• èdè Dàhọ̀mì (“Fon language”)