olowo

See also: Ọlọwọ

Yoruba

Etymology 1

From oní- (“one who has”) +‎ owó (“money”).

Alternative forms

• olóó (Ekiti)
• ológhó (Ikalẹ)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ō.ló.wó/

Noun

olówó

1. rich person; a person with money

   Synonym: ọlọ́là

Derived terms

• polówó (“to advertise”)

 

Etymology 2

From oní- (“one who has”) +‎ òwò (“business”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ō.ló.wò/

Noun

olówò

1. businessperson

   Synonym: oníṣòwò