ụbọ

Isoko

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Edoid *ghU-ɓɔ. Cognate with Urhobo obọ (hand).

Noun

ụbọ (plural abọ)

  1. hand

Derived terms

  • ụbọnana (just now)
  • ugboụbọ (arm)
  • eghiloụbọ (elbow)
  • ẹzụụbọ (wrist)
  • utuoụbọ (finger-nail)

References

  • Onyerioma Isaac Itegolor, Isoko Wha Dooo...! Book 2 (Operation Speak Your Language), Revised Standard Edition (2015), page 17