ẹbọra
noun
/ɛ̄.bɔ̄.ɾā/
spelling unconfirmed
Definitions
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god, deity, divinity; earth spirit
Similar wordsòrìṣànoun imọlẹ̀noun 2 entries are spelled “imọlẹ̀”, and the list this came from doesn't say which one is meant — we've linked to the first. imọlẹ̀ god, earth deity or spirit; ancient ancestor (that are worshipped) ụmọlẹ̀ primordial or ancestral deity; local earth spirit, traditionally associated by the Ekiti people with hills and rivers
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mythological monster or troll believed to live in forests
Similar wordsọ̀rọ̀noun 3 entries are spelled “ọ̀rọ̀”, and the list this came from doesn't say which one is meant — we've linked to the first. ọ̀rọ̀ a supernatural fairy or spirit, believed to reside in physical objects and possess people ọ̀rọ̀ word, phrase, uttering ọ̀rọ̀ wall iwinnoun 3 entries are spelled “iwin”, and the list this came from doesn't say which one is meant — we've linked to the first. iwin forest sprite; magical creatures whom are believed to reside in the forest and aid in the preparation of ritual medicine (òògùn) iwín feces, excrement iwín insanity, paranoia, psychosis
Etymology
From ẹbọ + ara, cognate with Igala ẹ́bọ (“deity”), Edo ẹbọ, Olukumi ẹbọ, Urhobo ẹbo (“charm”)
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A supernatural forest or tree creature
alternative form of òrìṣà (“orisha”)
earth spirit
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
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “ẹbọra”.
Reference:
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