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Meaning of Ògìyán | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ò.ɡì.jã́

Definitions

  1. the legendary founder of the town of Ejigbo. He was deified as an orisha upon his demise, and is worshipped as the orisha of fertility and newly harvested yam. He is closely associated with purity and Ọbàtálá.
  2. the title of the traditional ruler of the town of Èjìgbò.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

ogo ọ̀gọ̀dọ̀ ògòdògba Ogoga ogogoro ògòlo

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