Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɛ́-fã̀

This Proto-Yoruboid entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Yoruboid

Etymology

Cognate with Edo ẹhan, perhaps related to Igbo efi (“cow”) and Nupoid forms Ebira eyaa, Nupe eya, Gbagyi eya

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛ́.fã̀/

Noun

*ɛ́-fã̀

1. buffalo

Descendants

• Yoruba: ẹfọ̀n
• Yoruba: ẹfàn (Southeast Yoruba)
• Igala: ẹfà
• Olukumi: ẹfàn
• Ifè: ɛfã̀