eshin

Olukumi

Etymology

Proposed to be derived from Proto-Yoruboid *é-sì, compare with Igala éhì, Itsekiri esin, Yoruba esì also see Khana zi, Edo èsì, Urhobo esi, Idoma eshi, Igbo ezì, Ogbia eznì, perhaps also Ibibio edi

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /é.ʃĩ̄/

Noun

éshin

1. pig
2. red river hog