egbere

Yoruba

Etymology

The mythology associated with the type of forest spirit was only certainly influenced by the ominous crying of the galago late at night

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ē.ɡ͡bé.ɾē/

Noun

egbére

  1. galago
  2. (by extension, mythology) a creature believed to live deep in the forest, wailing loudly and carrying a mat, likely influenced by the loud crying made by a bush baby/galago
    Synonyms: iwin, ẹbọra, kúrékùré, ọ̀rọ̀
  3. (by extension, derogatory) nuisance, annoying or loud person

Derived terms

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