Ẹ̀là
name
/ɛ̀.là/
Definitions
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A primordial ìmọlẹ̀ or energy force of the Yoruba religion, associated with the deity Orunmila and divination, said to be the energy responsible for the creation of the universe, he is associated with the orisha Olúorogbo
Similar words
- A nickname for Orunmila
Etymology
ẹ̀- (“nominalizing prefix”) + là (“to split”)
Component words
ẹ̀-nominalizing prefixlàto split
Source: Wiktionary,
where this word is spelled “Ẹla”.
Reference:
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