Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɔ́-kɔ

Etymology
The consonant /k/ is very present in almost every basic Yoruboid root for male, see 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬. Compare with the widespread use of /b/ in roots for female, perhaps these are local Yoruboid innovations coming from roots or verbs relating to male and female characteristics. See 🇨🇬

Noun

 * 1) male, masculine
 * 2) husband