ọni

== Yoruba == === Etymology 1 === Cognate with Igala ọ̀nyẹ̀, Proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ̀-nɪ̃̀ ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ɔ̀.nĩ̀/, /ɔ̀.nĩ̄/ ==== Noun ==== ọ̀nì or ọ̀ni crocodile, specifically the Nile crocodile. Synonym: ẹlẹ́gungùn ===== Synonyms ===== === Etymology 2 === Proposed to have derived from Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ-nɪ̃ ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ɔ̄.nĩ̄/ ==== Noun ==== ọni (Ijebu, Ào, Owe) person, human being, one ikà à fẹ́ k'á rerù k'à sọ̀, orí ọni ní í sọni ― The wicked does not wish that we fully discharge our obligbations, only the spirit of one's head can make that possible (proverb on the ill-intention of man) ===== Synonyms ===== ===== Derived terms =====