alumọni

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• àlùmọ́ọ́nì

Etymology

Ultimately from Arabic مَال (māl, “possessions; wealth”), through an uncertain intermediate, likely a Songhay language (compare Koyraboro Senni alman (“wealth”)).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /à.lù.mɔ̃́.nĩ̀/

Noun

àlùmọ́nì

1. treasure

   Synonym: ìṣúra

2. mineral, natural resource

   Synonym: kùsà