obinrin

== Yoruba == === Etymology === Etymology is uncertain, several linguistic hypotheses exist. It is proposed to derive from Proto-Yoruboid *ɔ́-bɪ̃̀rɪ̃, this form still exists in Central Yoruba dialects. Akinkugbe suggests it may be equivalent to abo (“female”) +‎ ẹni (“person”). The consonant /b/ exists in several basic female words, including òbò (“vagina”), abo (“female”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ō.bĩ̀.ɾĩ̄/ === Noun === obìnrin woman, female Synonym: abo wife Synonyms: aya, ìyàwó (proverb on personal preference) ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Coordinate terms ==== ọkùnrin ==== Derived terms ==== === References === Adebayo, Taofeeq SOME DIACHRONIC CHANGES IN YORUBA GRAMMAR [1], 2020