alumọni

Yoruba

Alternative forms
  • àlùmọ́ọ́nì

Etymology

Ultimately from Arabic مَال‎ (māl, “possessions; wealth”), through an uncertain intermediate, likely a Songhay language (compare Koyraboro Senni alman (“wealth”)).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /à.lù.mɔ̃́.nĩ̀/

Noun

àlùmọ́nì

  1. treasure
    Synonym: ìṣúra
  2. mineral, natural resource
    Synonym: kùsà
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