wundia

Yoruba

Etymology

Likely derived from Baatonum wɔndiɑ (“young woman”), compare with Zarma wandiya, Gourmanchéma wóndíáli (“virgin, virginity, hymen”), and Dendi wɔndiɑ. Displaced ọbuntun

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /wú.ŋ́.dí.á/

Noun

wúńdíá

  1. a female virgin, an unmarried woman
    Synonyms: omidan, ọbịtụn
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