Ẹdun

Pronunciation



Meaning of Ẹdun

The colobus monkey (used as a nickname for twins).



Extended Meaning

The Yoruba name for the ursine colobus monkey. It has a deep significance in Yorùbá culture as being the spiritual counterpart of twins. Thus, Ẹdun are regarded as sacred and forbidden from being eaten, especially by families with twins. See Orlando Owoh Album "Sisi Salewa" for full story. Also see Ẹdúnjọbí.



Morphology

ẹdun



Gloss

ẹdun - colobus monkey


Geolocation

Common in:
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Famous Persons

  • Dénrelé Ẹdun



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