Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɛ́-wɛ

This Proto-Yoruboid entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Yoruboid

Etymology

Perhaps a Yoruboid innovation, but compare with Ayere ɛriyɛ, suggesting a possible Defoid origin. Most Yoruboid forms for "chicken" derived from this root.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɛ́.wɛ̄/

Noun

*ɛ́-wɛ

bird

Descendants

Ifè: ɛyɛ
Igala: ẹ́wẹ
Olukumi: ẹyẹ
Yoruba: ẹyẹ
Ijebu Yoruba: ẹwẹ

Derived terms

*á-dɪ̀wɛ (“chicken”)

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