Where does “aboorunyi” come from?
aboorunyi (Yoruba) comes from Proto-Nguni yí-, from Proto-Bantu gɪ́- — Class 4 pronominal concord; Class 4 subject...
aboorunyi (Yoruba): sunflower
Definitions
- sunflower
Ancestry of “aboorunyi”, step by step
aboorunyi traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Nguni yí-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Nguni | yí- | Class 4 subject concord; form of *í- used when... |
| 2 | Proto-Bantu | gɪ́- | Class 4 pronominal concord; Class 4 subject... |
via Yoruba Oòrùn
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoruba | Oòrùn | smell, odor, scent |