ẹwa
التعريفات والمعاني
== Yoruba ==
=== Etymology 1 ===
Proposed to have derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɛ̀-gwá. Cognates include Igala ẹ̀gwá and Itsekiri mẹ̀gwá
==== Pronunciation ====
IPA(key): /ɛ̀.wá/
==== Numeral ====
ẹ̀wá
ten
=== Etymology 2 ===
Proposed to have derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɛ̀-gwà. Possible cognates include Igala ẹ̀gwà and Igbo àgwà.
==== Pronunciation ====
IPA(key): /ɛ̀.wà/
==== Noun ====
ẹ̀wà
The bean plant, usually referring to several members of the family Fabaceae and often specifically the cowpea plant
Synonyms: ẹ̀wà dúdú, ẹ̀wà-ẹrẹwẹ, ẹ̀wà-funfun, erèé
A general name for beans, peas, and legumes, often specifically referring to the black-eyed pea
Synonyms: pẹkulẹ, erèé
cooked beans
===== Derived terms =====
===== Related terms =====
ẹwẹ (“a type of species of beans”)
=== Etymology 3 ===
From ẹ- + wà, perhaps related to ìwà
==== Pronunciation ====
IPA(key): /ɛ̄.wà/
==== Noun ====
ẹwà
beauty, attraction