Where does “irukẹrẹ” come from?
irukẹrẹ (Yoruba) comes from Finnish kere-.
irukẹrẹ (Yoruba): a white (or black) flywhisk, used as a symbol of authority by chiefs, priests, and monarchs, and also used during dancing and rituals in festivals
Definitions
- a white (or black) flywhisk, used as a symbol of authority by chiefs, priests, and monarchs, and also used during dancing and rituals in festivals
Ancestry of “irukẹrẹ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | kere- | — |