Where does “ijanu” come from?
ijanu (Yoruba) comes from Proto-Bantu ì- — Class 5 noun prefix.
ijanu (Yoruba): bridle
Definitions
- bridle
Ancestry of “ijanu”, step by step
ijanu traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Bantu ì-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Bantu | ì- | Class 5 noun prefix |
via Yoruba ẹnu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoruba | ẹnu | mouth |