Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruba/ɔ-bʊtʊ̃

Etymology
Likely inherited from, perhaps equivalent to. The ɪ/ʊ alternative forms likely stem from the alternative forms for woman, see and.

Noun

 * 1) virgin, maiden, bride
 * 2)  any of the various bridal or coming of age rituals and ceremonies performed by maidens
 * 1)  any of the various bridal or coming of age rituals and ceremonies performed by maidens

Descendants

 * Northwest Yoruba
 * Central Yoruba
 * Northeast Yoruba

Related terms

 * , ("woman")
 * , ("woman")