yinrunyinrun

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• yírùnyírùn
• àrùn yínrùnyínrùn

Etymology

From reduplication of yín ọrùn (“twist neck”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /jĩ́.ɾũ̀.jĩ́.ɾũ̀/

Noun

yínrùnyínrùn

1. meningitis

   Synonym: lọ́rùnlọ́rùn