oloyin

Yoruba

Olóyin ní orílẹ̀-èdè Jámání

Àkàrà-òyìnbó, tó jẹ́ oúnjẹ olóyin

Etymology

From oní- (“one who is, owner of”) +‎ oyin (“bees, honey, sweetness”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ō.ló.jĩ̄/

Noun

olóyin

1. A beekeeper, someone who sells honey

   Synonym: oníṣẹ́-ọ̀sìn-oyin

2. Something that is characterized by being sweet

   àgbàdo olóyin ― Sweet corn

Derived terms

• olóyinmọmọ